
Kitchen Assistant
- Leicester
- £12.21 per hour
- Permanent
- Part-time
REQ Number: 600688
Location: WQE – University Road, Leicester, LE1 7RJ
Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only
Working Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Working Weeks: 36 working weeks per year (plus 4.328 weeks paid holiday)
Salary: £12.21 per hour / £9,848.10 per annumAbout the RoleWe’re looking for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Assistant to join our catering team at WQE in Leicester. This is a part-time, term-time only role ideal for someone seeking regular weekday hours with no weekend work.You’ll be an important part of our daily food service, helping prepare fresh food, assisting with front-of-house tasks, and ensuring all areas are kept clean and welcoming. Full training will be provided, and we support all staff in becoming multi-skilled and confident in all areas of service.Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve food including sandwiches and cold items
- Assist with table clearing, service, and wash-up duties
- Support stock rotation and restocking of supplies
- Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and front-of-house areas, including sweeping and mopping
- Follow all safety and hygiene procedures to a high standard
- Contribute to a flexible and team-oriented environment
- Must be 18 years or older
- Willingness to learn and work as part of a team
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently when required
- Comfortable with the physical demands of the role (e.g., standing, bending, lifting)
- Prior experience in a catering or kitchen environment is a plus, but not essential – full training provided
- 4.328 weeks of paid holiday
- Access to our employee benefits portal with hundreds of discounts
- Online GP access
- Opportunities to gain qualifications via apprenticeship schemes
- A supportive, structured work environment during school hours