Catering Assistant NEW Rochdale Council Rochdale 24,790.00 PRO-RATA Catering Term Time Casual E[...]

Rochdale Borough Council; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Catering Assistant in a vibrant school kitchen environment. This role is perfect for those who are passionate about food and dedicated to providing exceptional service to students and staff. You will engage in food preparation, cooking, and maintaining a clean and safe kitchen while educating young minds about healthy eating. Join a team committed to delivering quality meals and fostering a positive dining experience. If you thrive in a hands-on role and are eager to make a difference in the lives of future generations, this position is ideal for you.

Benefits

Full Uniform/PPE Provided

Qualifications

• Experience in the catering industry is required.
• Knowledge of COSHH and dietary requirements is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and cooking of meals according to menus.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitization of kitchen areas.
• Support the kitchen supervisor with various tasks.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Health and Safety Knowledge

Flexibility

Education

Experience in Catering Industry

Job description

To apply please demonstrate how you meet the essential requirements of the person specification. We suggest that when completing your application form, you use the person specification criteria as headings then give a specific example.

For external candidates to be eligible to apply for this post, you must be a Rochdale Resident who lives within the municipal boundaries of the Borough of Rochdale i.e where the household pays council tax to Rochdale Borough.

Facilities Management have 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. As a catering assistant, you will be passionate about going that extra mile to deliver exceptional customer service to our pupils and staff.

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

Duties include:

• Preparation of food and beverages.
• Cooking of meals in accordance with menus.
• General kitchen dining room duties (for example washing-up, setting up and clearing away equipment and tables).
• Cleaning and sanitising kitchen areas.
• Assisting the kitchen supervisor as directed.

Our Catering Assistant should:

• Possess some culinary skills and be passionate about producing great quality meals whilst helping to drive our brand forward.
• Have previous experience within the catering industry.
• Be enthusiastic and have an innovative approach.
• Be interested in feeding the minds of the future and educating the next generation about food.
• Knowledge of COSHH is essential.
• Ensure you follow the rules of health and safety.
• Have a basic knowledge of dietary requirements and allergens, although full training will be provided.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Be flexible and willing with a ‘can do’ attitude.

Cover will be required term time only and over the lunchtime period. Various hours are available, approximately between 9.30-2pm.

Experience in this or similar type of field is required.

Full Uniform/PPE is provided.

Appointment to this post is subject to full enhanced DBS and background checks. Health and safety regulations must be strictly adhered to.

As the post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring background check, please be advised that this check must be undertaken by Rochdale Borough Council. We are unable to accept a certificate undertaken by a third party, unless you have subscribed and maintained a membership of the DBS Update Service.

Note: Applications are no longer accepted for this role.