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Posted 30 July, 2026

Kitchen/Catering Assistant

Jade Recruitment Ltd
Dorking, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Kitchen/Catering Assistant

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Location: Near Dorking (MUST DRIVE due to rural location)

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Shifts: Monday – Friday, 12:30 - 19:00 (with 1 hour unpaid)

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Part time, Permanent Contract: 27.5 per week. Term Time plus summer school (40 weeks per year, plus 5.6 weeks holiday). Other hours are available for the right candidate.

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Salary - £13.25 per hour / Annual £16,615

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Our client is high end private boarding school. They are looking for a Catering Assistant to join their catering team producing and serving freshly prepared meals for 300 boarders using top quality locally sourced products. We have a modern well-equipped kitchen and even have a full size outside wood burning pizza oven. Situated near Dorking in the Surrey Hills countryside, as a catering assistant you will be working in a friendly and busy position. The position will assist with managing the stores as well as washing up and cleaning.

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About You

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The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a busy catering environment and be able to work as part of a team. You will be rewarded with a competitive salary. Meals on duty and uniforms are provided.

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Ideally you will have a background in an independent school, restaurant or an up-market contract catering site and will be looking for an exciting new challenge in a friendly school environment.

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Due to the remote location and lack of public transport, your own transport is essential.

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Additional Information

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The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS application, provide at least two references and have the right to work in the UK. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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Benefits

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  • Meals on duty
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  • On-site car parking
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  • Company pension scheme
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  • Employee Assistance Programme
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  • Uniform provided
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We do receive a significant number of applications. If you have not been contacted by a member of our team within 10 days of your application, please note that on this occasion you have not be shortlisted for the position. If you are ever in doubt about this, please call our team.

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Jade Recruitment Limited are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer.