Catering Assistant

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant to enhance students' well-being through quality food service. This role involves food preparation, serving meals, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated, flexible, and possess excellent customer service skills. Join a supportive team where your contributions will positively impact children's learning experiences. If you have a passion for food service and a commitment to teamwork, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school environment is desirable.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team or alone.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the basic preparation of food and refreshments.
• Serve meals to pupils and staff and clean kitchen equipment.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Flexibility

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Level 2 Food Safety qualification

Job description

Catering Assistant

The Governors of Brook Primary School are seeking to appoint an eager and committed Catering Assistant to work in conjunction with our existing catering staff to enhance the learning and well-being of our students by providing good quality food every day.

Candidates should be self-motivated, flexible and enthusiastic with the ability to offer excellent customer service. Experience in a school environment would be desirable.

The successful candidate will work flexibly and as part of a team assisting in the basic preparation of food and refreshments, which may include some cooking, serving meals to pupils and staff and assisting with the care and cleaning of all kitchen and dining room equipment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team which is ambitious for the success of all, where children have positive attitudes and a love of learning and where staff are valued and well supported by parents and governors.

Hours: 10 hours (Monday to Friday 11.30am – 1.30pm)

Salary: Grade 2 - £24,027 pro rata

Start date: ASAP as soon as satisfactory clearances are received

You will need to be diligent, efficient and professional. In addition, it is essential that you have the ability to work effectively as part of a team or alone.

You will need a Level 2 Food Safety qualification, or be willing to complete and pass it within your first 12 months of service. You will also have experience of delivering excellent customer service and working as part of a team.

The successful candidate will:

• Be reliable and flexible
• Able to communicate and have good interpersonal skills
• Friendly and hardworking
• Have an attention to detail
• Undertake training and development as required for the role
• Have enthusiasm and willingness to learn
• Have a professional attitude

Closing date for applications: Sunday 27 April 2025

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

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