Kitchen Assistant

Edsential Community Interest Company; Easingwold; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community service organization in the UK is looking for a Catering Assistant to support food service at schools. The role involves meal preparation, promoting healthy eating, and maintaining hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will have strong customer service skills and the ability to work under pressure. Training is provided for those without previous experience in a school kitchen. This role offers competitive pay and various health and wellness benefits.

Benefits

Competitive monthly pay

Access to retail and leisure discounts

Wellbeing support

Uniform and safety shoes

Local government pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school kitchen preferred.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills are a must.
• Ability to take direction and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food provision including preparation and serving.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Promote a positive work environment and build customer relationships.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Relationship building

Job description

Overview

Hours: 10 hours per week
Shift Hours: Approx 11:00 - 13:00
Full Address: Firdale Roadnington, Firdale Park, Winnington, Cheshire, CW8 4AZ
Do you have a passion for customer service and an understanding of basic health and safety requirements? If so, this role is for you!
If successful, you will be supporting the Catering Supervisor at Winnington Park Community Primary & Nursery School. You’ll be representing both Edsential and our customer’s school to ensure that all pupils have the best quality food standards and customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the provision of food including preparation, cooking and serving meals, portion control, special diets, allergens and intolerances (where advised).
• Preparation of the dining areas and service counter.
• Cleaning of dining, kitchen and staff facilities.
• Operate tills (where appropriate), adhere to existing IT working practices and procedures and undertake relevant training and development activities.
• Follow safe systems of work, maintain appropriate levels of hygiene and safeguarding in accordance with Edsential’s policies, The Code of Practice and Food Safety Legislation to maintain a safe environment.
• Actively market the service to promote and maintain good relationships with all customers. This may require catering outside the current contracted hours, to include new intake events, parents evening and hospitality catering.

What do we require from you?

• Previous experience of working in a school kitchen would be advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided
• Ability to build relationships and promote a positive work environment
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work well under pressure in a busy customer facing role
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to prioritise
• Flexible to work within other Edsential units as required

What benefits do you get in return?

• Competitive monthly pay
• Access to benefits including retail and leisure discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Support to prioritise your health and wellbeing with dedicated 24/7 wellbeing programmes and a wellbeing team
• Uniform and safety shoes
• Secure Future retirement income through the local government pension scheme
• A friendly and supportive team
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Opportunities for promotion

Edsential regard safeguarding with the highest priority. Applicants for posts will be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes. The successful applicant will be subject to relevant checks and enhanced DBS.

Please note for all catering and cleaning vacancies the jobs will be closed once a suitable applicant has been interviewed.