Catering & Kitchen Assistant — Food Hygiene & Stock Control

Renfrewshire Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join their Community Meals Service. This role involves assisting with the regeneration process of frozen foods for a meal delivery service. Key responsibilities include managing stock, ensuring food hygiene compliance, and maintaining a hygienic kitchen environment. The ideal candidate will have kitchen hygiene experience, organisational skills, and the ability to work flexibly, including weekends. Training will be provided, though prior kitchen experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience with kitchen hygiene and equipment.
• Knowledge of food hygiene standards is essential.
• Flexible approach with weekend work required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food stock delivery and re-ordering.
• Organise paperwork related to client lists.
• Conduct food temperature testing and ensure hygiene compliance.
• Maintain kitchen and equipment hygiene.

Skills

Kitchen hygiene experience

Knowledge of catering standards

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Ability to work independently

Job description

A local authority is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join their Community Meals Service. This role involves assisting with the regeneration process of frozen foods for a meal delivery service. Key responsibilities include managing stock, ensuring food hygiene compliance, and maintaining a hygienic kitchen environment. The ideal candidate will have kitchen hygiene experience, organisational skills, and the ability to work flexibly, including weekends. Training will be provided, though prior kitchen experience is desirable.