CASUAL CATERING ASSISTANT NEW Rochdale Council Posted today Rochdale £24,790 - £25,183 Term Tim[...]

Rochdale Borough Council; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochdale Borough Council is seeking a passionate Catering Assistant for its Fresh Kitchen. The role involves food preparation, cooking, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness in various schools across the borough. Ideal candidates will possess culinary skills, a good attitude, and a commitment to high-quality service.

Benefits

Full uniform/PPE provided

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar field is required.
• Must be a resident of Rochdale Borough.
• Knowledge of COSHH is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of food and beverages, cooking meals according to menus.
• General kitchen and dining room duties including cleaning and sanitizing.
• Assisting the kitchen supervisor as directed.

Skills

Culinary skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of dietary requirements

Flexibility

Customer service

Job description

About the Role

External candidates applying for this role must be a Rochdale Resident who lives within the municipal boundaries of the Borough of Rochdale.

Facilities Management has an exciting opportunity for an experienced, conscientious, reliable, and ‘hands-on’ Catering Assistant to join our team at ‘Fresh Kitchen’. You will assist with the running of school kitchens and be passionate about delivering exceptional customer service to pupils and staff.

Locations are various schools throughout the Borough (Rochdale, Middleton, Heywood, Milnrow, and Littleborough).

The salary is £24,790 - £25,183 pro-rata per annum (£12.85 per hour).

About you

Duties include preparation of food and beverages, cooking meals according to menus, general kitchen and dining room duties (e.g., washing-up, setting up, and clearing away equipment and tables), cleaning and sanitising kitchen areas, and assisting the kitchen supervisor as directed.

Our Catering Assistant should:

• Possess good culinary skills and be passionate about producing high-quality meals while helping to drive our brand forward.
• Be enthusiastic and have an innovative approach.
• Be interested in educating the next generation about food.
• Have excellent kitchen abilities.
• Knowledge of COSHH is desirable.
• Follow health and safety rules.
• Have some knowledge of dietary requirements and allergens; full training will be provided.
• Possess excellent communication skills.
• Be flexible and willing with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Must be a resident of Rochdale Borough.
• Be available to work 5 days a week.

Cover will be required term-time only, mainly over lunchtime hours. Various hours are available, approximately between 9:30 am and 2 pm, over 5 days a week.

Experience in a similar field is required.

Full uniform/PPE is provided.

About us

Appointment to this post is subject to full enhanced DBS and background checks.

Note: The role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to be undertaken by Rochdale Borough Council. Certificates from third parties are not accepted unless subscribed to the DBS Update Service.

Health and Safety regulations must be strictly adhered to.

How to apply

Please upload your CV and a supporting statement that provides examples of how you meet the essential requirements of the person specification. See attached Grade 3 job description and person specification. Ensure your CV and statement are anonymised.

At interview, candidates who may benefit from an alternative role as Kitchen Cleaner (Grade 1) will be discussed. The Grade 1 hourly rate is £12.60 (local living wage). See attached Grade 1 job description and person specification.

Note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.