Hospitality & Catering Jobs

School Kitchen Assistant

Compass Group • Essex, Eastern England

Salary

£25k – £25k

Posted

5 September 2026

Work mode

Part-time

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

Compass Group is hiring a School Kitchen Assistant in Essex, a part-time hospitality & catering role. The advertised salary is £25k – £25k. Compass Group holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

We\'re looking for a motivated and passionate Kitchen Assistant who will be the heart of our operation for Chartwells on a part time basis, contracted to 16 hours per week. You\'ll join a team that takes a real pride in what they do, in their food, in their brand but most of all pride in their people. You\'ll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.Please note: Thi…

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: Compass Group — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £25k – £25k
How this salary compares: about 13% below the £29,120 median across 1,883 hospitality & catering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Essex, Eastern England · Part-time
Posted: 5 September 2026
How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.

About this sector

Chefs are among the occupations specifically listed as eligible under the Skilled Worker visa, covering roles from commis chef through to head chef level. Restaurant groups, hotel chains, and contract catering companies sponsor both established chefs and those at earlier stages of their career.