Kitchen Assistant

Aspris; Bury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A school in Bury is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to uphold cleanliness and support meal preparation. This role involves effective communication with young people and teamwork, ensuring their unique dietary needs are met. The position offers growth through ongoing training in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Exclusive access to reward and discount schemes

Comprehensive induction

Ongoing training and career progression opportunities

Pension scheme

Paid enhanced DBS

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license required.
• Experience in preparing and cooking meals in a professional kitchen is essential.
• Effective teamwork, communication, and organizational skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Updating menus and managing dietary requirements.
• Responding quickly to requests for assistance.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Attentiveness

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Rossendale School is recruiting for a Kitchen Assistant!

We are seeking a passionate individual to ensure our sites are safe and comfortable, covering all aspects of the Kitchen Assistant role. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the homes, with a flexible approach and the ability to respond quickly to requests for assistance.

Our benefits include exclusive access to reward and discount schemes, comprehensive induction, ongoing training and career progression opportunities, pension scheme, paid enhanced DBS, wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme, and more!

Rossendale is a day school catering to pupils who are autistic and academically able. All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan. The school provides education for students aged 7 to 18 years, with Key stages 3 and 4 based on the main site, and Key stages 2 and 5 at our community-based Campus. We offer a range of GCSEs, BTEC Awards, Functional Skills, ASDAN, Entry Level qualifications, and A-level courses. Despite disruptions, our pupils have achieved outstanding examination results. The school admits both boys and girls.

All applicants must hold a full UK driving licence due to the location and requirements of the role.

As part of Aspris Children’s Services, we offer a clear career pathway and training. We value transferable skills and life experience, and will provide the necessary training and support for your development.

An Level 3 qualification or equivalent is essential, along with experience in preparing and cooking meals in a professional kitchen, and the following qualities:

Communication: Effective communication with young people is vital to understand their needs. Good teamwork and communication are key to relaying important information to staff.

Organisation: Confidence and organization are necessary for updating menus, managing dietary requirements, and reporting relevant information for the care of our young people.

Attentiveness: Recognizing that each young person is unique, being attentive to their needs and areas where support is needed is important.

We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where you can develop your career and find fulfillment by helping those in need.

If you want to advance your career, Aspris Children’s Services will support you in reaching your goals.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must undergo safeguarding screening, including checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service and at least two references covering the last three years, particularly from roles involving children or vulnerable adults. References may be requested before an interview.