General Catering Assistant - St Elizabeth's

TN United Kingdom; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a General Catering Assistant to join their School Meals Team at St Elizabeth's. This role is perfect for those looking to start their career in catering, as no prior experience is necessary. You will assist with food preparation, serving meals, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development. Enjoy benefits like annual leave, a pension scheme, and lifestyle discounts while contributing to a vital community service.

Benefits

Annual leave and public holiday entitlement

Discounts on retailers and services

Cycle to Work Scheme

NEST Pension Scheme with 6.5% employer contribution

Life Assurance – twice your salary

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• No experience necessary; we value a 'can do, will do' attitude.
• Enhanced DBS check required for safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and serving.
• Clean kitchen and dining areas.
• Store delivered goods.

Skills

Basic food preparation skills

Knowledge of health and safety procedures

Understanding of food safety management

Creativity and presentation skills

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate Level 1

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General Catering Assistant - St Elizabeth's, Stockport

Client: Totally Local Company

Location: Stockport, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Details

• Reference: OP3570
• No. of Vacancies: 1
• Location: St Elizabeth's
• Salary: £11.59 per hour
• Hours: 10 hours per week, Mon - Fri 11:45 - 13:45
• Working Weeks: 39.2 weeks per year plus holiday entitlement pro-rated over 12 months

Job Description

Join our School Meals Team at St Elizabeth's as a Catering Assistant. No experience necessary; we value a 'can do, will do' attitude. Your role will involve assisting with food preparation, serving meals, cleaning, and supporting special events. This position requires an enhanced DBS check in line with safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and serving
• Clean kitchen and dining areas
• Store delivered goods
• Help prepare buffets and working lunches
• Perform other departmental duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

• Basic food preparation skills
• Experience working in a busy kitchen (desirable)
• Food Hygiene Certificate Level 1 (desirable)
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures
• Understanding of food safety management
• Creativity and presentation skills (desirable)

Benefits

• Annual leave and public holiday entitlement included
• Discounts on retailers and services via lifestyle benefits
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• NEST Pension Scheme with 6.5% employer contribution
• Life Assurance – twice your salary
• Opportunities for professional development

About the Employer

Totally Local Company, based in Stockport, provides a wide range of services across Greater Manchester, including school catering, parks, road maintenance, waste disposal, and more. We prioritize safety and community support.