Catering Assistant - Blaenavon Heritage VC Primary School

Educators Wales; Blaenavon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a vibrant primary school in Blaenavon for a Catering Assistant. This role is perfect for someone who is organized, friendly, and motivated to contribute to the school's catering team. You will assist in food preparation and serving, ensuring high standards of hygiene and safety in a bustling kitchen environment. Join a supportive team dedicated to providing quality meals while promoting the welfare of children and young people. If you thrive in a busy setting and have a passion for food service, this position is ideal for you.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate good communication skills and high hygiene standards.
• Ability to work in a busy environment and show initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and serving meals in the kitchen.
• Comply with hygiene and health and safety procedures.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team player

Initiative

High standards of hygiene

Tools

Cashless catering tills

Job description

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Catering Assistant - Blaenavon Heritage VC Primary School

Salary: Grade 2 | Hourly Rate £12.65 - £12.85

It is vital that you demonstrate how you meet the 'essential' criteria listed in the attached Person Specification, in order to secure an interview.

We are looking for a highly organised, enthusiastic, friendly, and motivated person to join the Schools Catering Team! Your role will be to assist in all areas of the kitchen to achieve the required standards, including food preparation, serving appetising meals, cleaning down the kitchen and dining hall, operating the cashless catering tills and having some knowledge of Food Safety Regulations.

As the successful candidate you will need good communication skills, be able to show initiative, be an excellent team player, and have high standards of hygiene. You will be required to have the ability and confidence to work and thrive in a busy environment.

You will need to:

1. Observe and comply with Hygiene and Health and Safety procedures.
2. Undertake any training considered necessary for the post at any location considered suitable by the Catering Manager.
3. Always ensure the safe and correct use of all kitchen equipment.

You will be required to keep full and accurate entries and records in all books/forms in accordance with administrative procedures laid down by the Catering Department.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment.

You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.