Deputy Catering Assistant

The Supply Register; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

The Supply Register is seeking a Deputy Catering Assistant for a school in Sparkbrook, Birmingham. You will support the day-to-day running of the school kitchen alongside the catering team, ensuring smooth and efficient service during the morning and afternoon shifts.

This role blends hands-on kitchen duties with administrative tasks such as placing orders, completing paperwork and monitoring stock. A positive, flexible team player who understands food safety will thrive in this long-term

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen or catering experience is essential.
• Good organisational and administrative skills.
• Experience with ordering, stock control and catering paperwork is advantageous.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the day-to-day running of the school kitchen
• Assisting with food preparation and general kitchen duties
• Placing food and catering orders
• Completing catering paperwork and maintaining relevant records
• Supporting with stock control and monitoring supplies
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and health & safety
• Supporting the wider catering team as required
• Providing catering support for school events, including after-school events such as awards evenings

Skills

Kitchen experience

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Teamwork

Flexibility for after-school events

Tools

Stock control familiarity

Catering paperwork

Job description

Deputy Catering Assistant - Sparkbrook, Birmingham

Location: Sparkbrook, Birmingham

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Long-term temporary

Hours:

Monday - Thursday: 7:00am - 3:00pm

Friday: 7:00am - 1:00pm

We are currently recruiting for a Deputy Catering Assistant to join a school in Sparkbrook, Birmingham on a long-term basis.

The successful candidate will support the day-to-day running of the school kitchen, working alongside the catering team to ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of the service.

This is a varied role involving both hands-on kitchen duties and administrative responsibilities. The successful candidate will need to be confident with placing orders, completing paperwork and supporting with the organisational side of the catering operation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the day-to-day running of the school kitchen
• Assisting with food preparation and general kitchen duties
• Placing food and catering orders
• Completing catering paperwork and maintaining relevant records
• Supporting with stock control and monitoring supplies
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and health & safety
• Supporting the wider catering team as required
• Providing catering support for school events, including after-school events such as awards evenings

Requirements:

• Previous experience working in a professional kitchen or catering environment is essential
• Good organisational and administrative skills
• Experience with ordering, stock control and catering paperwork would be advantageous
• Good understanding of food hygiene and kitchen health & safety
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to support occasional after-school events is essential

This is an excellent long-term opportunity for an experienced kitchen/catering professional who is looking to take on additional responsibility and develop their administrative skills within a school environment.

Safeguarding & Compliance

All candidates will be required to successfully complete Supply Register's full vetting and compliance process prior to commencing the role, including:

• Enhanced DBS check - candidates on the DBS Update Service are preferred
• Satisfactory employment references
• Right to Work checks
• Full safeguarding and compliance checks