Mobile Catering Assistant

Are you passionate about serving great food to young people? 

If so, come and join us! 

The Golden Thread Alliance is seeking a flexible, ad-hoc Mobile Catering Assistant to work across Dartford and Gravesham schools. This casual role pays £13.56 per hour (£26,168 FTE) on Kent Scheme A – 2026.  

You will need to be adaptable and flexible, and able to assist the Chef Manager with basic food preparation, serving pupils and staff, and of course washing up and keeping the kitchen clean, tidy and safe. 

As a Golden Thread Catering Assistant, you will be an essential member of our catering team, performing a variety of tasks in a busy kitchen environment, and contributing to the smooth running of an excellent food service. 

Reporting to the Chef Manager, you will play an essential part in ensuring our food service is the best that it can be, you will be working in our kitchens providing extra support and covering absence. You will need to be flexible and adaptable, and your duties will be varied, including basic food preparation, serving pupils and staff, and of course washing up and helping to keep the kitchen clean, tidy and safe.  

As a very important member of our team, you will be expected to undertake training, which you will be paid for, and we will provide you with uniform.

Experience of working in a kitchen environment is desirable but not essential, and we welcome applicants seeking a better work life balance and greater flexibility.

Our staff benefits package includes:

1. Commitment to your ongoing Continued Professional Development
2. Two family days
3. Half-day Christmas Shopping Leave 
4. Access to Local Government Pension scheme/Teachers’ Pensions
5. Eyecare vouchers through Specsavers
6. Annual Flu Jab offer for all staff
7. Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing

Please take a look at the attached colleague benefits to see what we can offer you when working with us.

Please review the full job description carefully, including any physical aspects of the role, and consider how these align with your needs. All new appointments will receive an Occupational Health assessment to identify any required support or reasonable adjustments before starting. 

The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.

Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.

Early applications are encouraged and The Golden Thread Alliance reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Notice to Applicants: We do not accept standalone CVs. A formal and complete application form must be submitted should you wish to apply for the role.