Catering Assistant - Part-time

Riverhead Infants' School, Sevenoaks

• Ref:KCC886-2459-161S
• Posted:11/12/2025
• Pay:KSA (Term Time only)
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:06/01/2026 at 17:00
• Interviews:ASAP

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Riverhead Infants’ School, Sevenoaks

Fixed-term contract in the first instance
Hours: Approx 6 hours per day, 5 days per week (final pattern to be agreed)
Pay: Kent Range (KRA) – pro-rated for term-time only
Start date: As soon as possible

Riverhead Infants’ School is looking to appoint a reliable, friendly and proactive Catering Assistant to join our hardworking team. This is an important role within our school community, helping to ensure that children enjoy healthy meals in a calm, welcoming environment and that our kitchen and hall spaces run efficiently throughout the day.

The successful candidate will work closely with our Kitchen Manager and other members of staff to support both the lunchtime service and our popular after-school club. Duties will include assisting with food preparation, setting up and clearing away dining spaces, serving meals to children, washing up, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. Full training will be provided, including food hygiene and safety training where required.

As Riverhead Infants’ School prepares meals for two neighbouring schools, there may be limited occasions when our Catering Assistant is required to transport food using their own vehicle. For this reason, a full driving licence and access to a car is essential.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is cheerful, hardworking and committed to supporting children’s wellbeing

• Works well as part of a team and can follow instructions confidently

• Takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment

• Is reliable, flexible and able to work efficiently during busy periods

We welcome applicants with relevant experience or training, but equally we are happy to support the right candidate with appropriate induction, coaching and professional development opportunities.

Riverhead Infants’ School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, online checks and all other relevant pre-employment safeguarding checks.

To learn more about our happy, friendly and forward-thinking school, please visit our website. We warmly welcome applications from candidates who share our ethos and values.

Information about the school

Riverhead Infants’ School is a vibrant, nurturing and inclusive school situated in the heart of Riverhead, Sevenoaks. We are proud of our reputation as a warm, welcoming community where children, families and staff feel valued, supported and inspired. Our school rules—Friendly, Safe, Focused—underpin everything we do and shapes the way we learn, work and play together.

Our school benefits from a unique and thoughtfully designed learning environment that embraces biophilic principles and celebrates the natural world. Children enjoy regular outdoor learning, access to beautiful play spaces and opportunities to connect with nature through our Kitchen Garden, woodland-inspired areas and rich curriculum offer. Outdoor play and exploration are central to our approach, and we encourage creativity, curiosity and independence at every stage.

We are deeply rooted in our local community and take pride in the inclusive culture we have cultivated. Staff work closely together, sharing expertise and supporting one another professionally and personally. Strong relationships with families, governors and local organisations help us provide high-quality learning experiences and ensure every child is able to thrive.

Riverhead Infants’ is committed to providing a broad, ambitious and child-centred curriculum. We combine high expectations with a compassionate understanding of children’s developmental needs, and we place equal value on academic achievement, personal growth and emotional wellbeing. Our passionate team of teachers, support staff and leaders work collaboratively to create a joyful, purposeful and stimulating environment for all.

Joining Riverhead Infants’ School means becoming part of a talented, dedicated and caring staff team who are united by a shared belief: that every child deserves to feel confident, capable and inspired every day.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mr. Andrew King
• Address:Worships Hill, Riverhead, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 2AS
• Telephone: 01732 452475
• Email: office@riverhead.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01732 457592

Documents

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• Catering Assistant Job Description