Kitchen Assistant

Cardinal Griffin Catholic College; Cannock; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Cardinal Griffin Catholic College in Cannock is seeking a candidate to assist in the preparation and service of nutritious meals to students and staff. The role involves basic food preparation, cleaning duties, and maintaining hygiene standards in the kitchen.

While experience in catering is beneficial, training will be provided for the right candidate who demonstrates a willingness to learn and work as part of a team. A Level 2 Food Safety qualification is advantageous but not essential.

Qualifications

• The ability to use initiative.
• Willing to undertake direction and guidance.
• Knowledge of child safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and service of meals.
• Handle basic food preparation and cleaning duties.
• Maintain hygiene levels in the kitchen.

Skills

Ability to use initiative

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 Food Safety qualification

Job description

About the role

The role will be to assist in the preparation and service of tasty and nutritious meals to students and staff under the direction of the Catering Manager. Duties will include basic food preparation, cleaning duties, and preparing counters whilst ensuring levels of hygiene are maintained within the kitchen.

Level 2 Food Safety qualification would be an advantage, or be willing to complete the qualification via an e-learning course provided.

Whilst experience in a school environment or catering may be advantageous and till training is preferred, it is by no means essential as training can be given. We are more interested in finding the right person for the role, than the experience they bring to it.

The successful candidate will have

• The ability to use initiative
• Be willing to undertake direction and guidance
• Knowledge of child safeguarding procedures
• Be willing to learn and have a can-do attitude working as part of a team

Closing Date: Wednesday 17th June , 5pm

The College reserves the right to interview as soon as it has a suitable field of candidates and so encourages early applications.