Food Preparation Assistant - Ref: TV12925

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Job summary

A school is seeking a motivated Food Preparation Assistant to join the team in maintaining high hygiene standards while assisting in food preparation and serving. This part-time role involves ensuring the dining areas are clean, safe, and welcoming for pupils, requiring good communication skills and a commitment to food safety.

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake food hygiene training.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience in a school setting is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation according to dietary requirements.
• Maintain hygiene standards and food safety.
• Serve meals and ensure cleanliness in dining areas.

Skills

Basic food hygiene certification

High standards of cleanliness

Good communication skills

Job description

Short Stay School and Home & Hospital Tuition Service

(autism, mental health, illness)

www.shepwellschool.co.uk

Twitter @shepwellSchool

Food Preparation Assistant

Grade G3 Scale 4-6 (salary £5,527 - £5,704)

10 hours over 5 days (2 hours per day 12-2)

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Food Preparation Assistant to join our wonderful team and be an additional asset to our school. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that our dining areas are clean, safe, and welcoming while assisting in food preparation and serving the school community. If you have a passion for providing high-quality service and maintaining high hygiene standards, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Food Preparation: Assist with food preparation in accordance with the school's menu and dietary requirements.
• Hygiene Standards: Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety at all times, including basic food hygiene practices.
• Serving Meals: Serve meals to pupils in a friendly and efficient manner, ensuring that food is presented well and served in a timely fashion.
• Clearance of Dining Area: Ensure the dining area is kept clean and tidy during and after meal times.
• General Cleaning Duties: Carry out cleaning duties across the kitchen and dining areas, including equipment and utensils.
• Equipment Checks: Regularly check and maintain kitchen equipment to ensure it is in good working order.
• Training: Undertake relevant training, including food hygiene courses, to maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.

Desirable Skills and Qualifications:

• Basic food hygiene certification or willingness to undertake training.
• High standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Ability to interact positively with pupils.
• Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
• Will need a DBS
• Good communication skills.
• Previous experience in a school setting is an advantage.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team and contribute to creating a safe and pleasant dining experience for pupils.

To apply, please visit Shepwell School website for a support staff application form and send to [e-mail] ATTENTION L.Southall by Friday 27th June 2025 by 12 noon

We look forward to hearing from you!

Visits to the school or further discussions are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 8 working days from the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.

The staff and management committee Shepwell School are committed to protecting and safeguarding all their pupils to ensure, as far as possible, that they are free from harm. As part of the safeguarding process, the successful candidate must have full enhanced DBS clearance to work in the school and will not be able to take up their appointment until all pre-employment checks have been completed.

A copy of the school’s safeguarding policy/guidelines is available on the school website. There will be questions on this at interview.

Shepwell School welcomes applications from all sections of the community irrespective of race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability.