Catering Assistant

ASA Recruitment; Portree; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking a Catering Assistant to support the daily operations of a busy school kitchen in Portree. The role involves preparing and serving meals, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring food safety. Ideal candidates will possess good personal hygiene practices and customer service experience, along with the ability to adapt to different tasks. Competitive pay and training opportunities are offered, making this a rewarding role for those eager to make a difference in their community.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Competitive pay

Stable hours with term time working

Qualifications

• Knowledge of good personal hygiene practices.
• Ability to handle and account for cash accurately.
• Experience of dealing with a range of customers.
• Willingness to undertake training.
• Ability to adapt to different tasks as required in a busy kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with basic food preparation.
• Serving food and refreshments to pupils and staff.
• Helping with stock storage, rotation, and ordering supplies.
• Carrying out kitchen and dining duties.
• Acting as a point of contact for inspectors.

Skills

Good personal hygiene practices

Cash handling

Customer service experience

Adaptability

Job description

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen environment? Are you friendly, reliable, and keen to make a positive difference in your community?

We are looking for a Catering Assistant to support the day-to-day running of a busy school kitchen and dining centre. You\'ll play an important role in preparing and serving meals for pupils and staff, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and customer service at all times.

What you\'ll be doing

• Assisting with basic food preparation (e.g. vegetables, snacks, and simple meals).
• Serving food and refreshments to pupils and staff.
• Helping with stock storage, rotation, and ordering supplies.
• Carrying out kitchen and dining duties - setting up, cleaning, and washing up.
• Acting as a point of contact for inspectors and supporting kitchen administration.

What we\'re looking for (Essential Skills)

• Knowledge of good personal hygiene practices.
• Ability to handle and account for cash accurately.
• Experience of dealing with a range of customers.
• Willingness to undertake training.
• Ability to adapt to different tasks as required in a busy kitchen environment.

What\'s on offer

• A rewarding role serving your local school community.
• Training and development opportunities provided.
• Competitive pay.
• Stable hours with term time working.