Kitchen Assistant

Pertemps; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join their team in Edinburgh West. This role involves delivering high-quality catering services within educational facilities, where you'll prepare meals, provide excellent customer service, and maintain a clean and safe working environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, a good understanding of food hygiene, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. If you are flexible, adaptable, and ready to contribute to a busy kitchen, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make an impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills and basic food hygiene knowledge required.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food and beverages according to service specifications.
• Serve meals and maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Food Hygiene Knowledge

Communication Skills

Time Management

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Tools

Catering Equipment

Job description

Pertemps are currently recruiting for a Kitchen Assistant based in Edinburgh West to support a busy public sector client.

Location – Edinburgh West

Hours – Mon-Fri 16-18 hours per week

Rate of pay - £12.69 per hour

Temporary ongoing

Immediate Start

Successful candidates will play a vital role in delivering high quality catering services to Education facilities. Working as part of a team, to deliver a range of meals, basic food preparation and great customer care.

Duties to include:

• Basic preparation and cooking of food and beverages in accordance with a service specification.
• Customer service – Interaction with employees and service users.
• Setting up the dining room and service area.
• Serving meals and having an awareness of portion control.
• Cleaning of kitchen, dining and service areas.
• Cash handling and the use of tills and card readers.
• Use of catering equipment (training will be provided).
• Compliance with regulations, policies, procedures.
• Daily manual handling including transportation of meal containers.
• Handling and safe use of chemicals and equipment, following safe systems of work.
• Working without direct supervision and may involve lone working.

Successful candidates will have:

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Basic knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety.
• Ability to work on your own or as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Well-presented and good appearance.
• Flexible, adaptable and the ability to work under pressure or to tight timescales.
• Demonstrate ability to self-motivate and manage own time.

PVG Certificate: Required for safeguarding purposes. For new applicants this will cost you £59.

If you are interested in this role, please respond directly to this advert.