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Kitchen Assistant / Prep Chef - Bloom Community Kitchen - London

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Bloom Community Kitchen
Location: Dalmain Primary School, Lewisham, SE23 1AS
Hours: 15 hours a week, 3pm - 6pm.
Contract: Term-time only / part-time
Salary: £12.71 p/h


About Bloom Community Kitchen

Bloom Community Kitchen is a fresh, seasonal, education-led school food company. We believe school meals should do more than simply feed children — they should help shape healthier habits, brighter days, and a stronger sense of community.


Our approach is warm, organised, and child-focused. We serve colourful, nourishing food, support schools with a calm and positive dining experience, and aim to build pride in great school food.


The role

We are looking for a reliable, hardworking and positive Kitchen Assistant to join our team.


This is an afternoon role, taking lead on preparation for the next day's service.  Duties will include making and shaping dough, preparing cakes, pastries and desserts, mise en plas, prepping tray bakes and main dishes following company recipes, plus cleaning and resetting the kitchen ready for the next day.


Main responsibilities

  • Take lead on food preparation and basic kitchen tasks.
  • Prepare and maintain salad, cold items, and service areas.
  • Wash up and keep the kitchen clean, tidy, and well organised.
  • Follow food hygiene, allergen, and health and safety procedures at all times.
  • Support the wider kitchen team to ensure a calm and efficient service.
  • Help create a positive mealtime experience for children and staff.

We’re looking for someone who is:

  • Reliable and punctual.
  • Friendly, calm, and a good team player.
  • Happy working in a busy kitchen environment.
  • Organised and willing to learn.
  • Proud of keeping high standards of cleanliness and food safety.
  • Positive about working in a school community.

Experience

Previous kitchen or catering experience is helpful, but not essential. We are much more interested in attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn.


Why join Bloom Community Kitchen?

  • Be part of a fresh and exciting school food project.
  • Work in a supportive, community-focused team.
  • Term-time working pattern.
  • Opportunity to grow with a new and ambitious company.
  • A role where your work genuinely makes a difference to children’s day.

Safeguarding

Bloom Community Kitchen is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This role may be subject to references, safer recruitment checks, and an enhanced DBS check where appropriate.



We would love to hear from people who care about good food, teamwork, and creating a positive experience for children.

  • Experience
    Not required
  • Employment
    Part-time
  • Schedule
    Monday - Friday Term Time Only
  • Salary
    £12.71 hourly
  • Starting time
    Immediate start!

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Bloom Community Kitchen is a fresh, seasonal, education-led school food company. We believe school meals should do more than simply feed children — they should help shape healthier habits, brighter days, and a stronger sense of community.

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