Kitchen Assistant

Edsential; Ellesmere Port; Hybrid; GBP 8,954,000 - 9,368,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS check by employer

Uniform provided

Discounts & tech scheme

Wellbeing programmes

Safety shoes provided

Pension scheme

Team environment

Promotion opportunities

Job summary

Edsential is seeking a friendly, reliable team member to support the catering team at Wolverham Primary and Nursery School in Ellesmere Port. This term-time contract includes two cleaning days, with salary paid equally over 12 months. You will help with food prep, serving meals, and maintaining high standards of food safety and customer service.

Full training will be provided; DBS checks are covered. The role involves some manual work and a positive, proactive approach within a supportive

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school kitchen is advantageous but training will be provided.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy customer-facing role.
• Flexibility to work across Edsential units as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, cooking and serving meals, and manage portion control and special diets.
• Prepare dining areas and service counters; maintain hygiene in line with policies.
• Clean dining, kitchen and staff facilities; operate tills where applicable.
• Follow safe systems of work; adhere to safeguarding and Food Safety legislation.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Pressure management

Job description

Hours: 10
Shift Hours: Approximately 11:30 - 13:30
Hourly Rate: £12.71
Full Address: Milton Road, Wolverham, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 5AT

School Term Time Contract (plus two cleaning days) - Salary paid equally over 12 months

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 Wolverham Primary and 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.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:

• Assist with food preparation, cooking and serving meals, portion control, special diets, allergens and intolerances (where required)
• 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
• Comfortable working in a manually intensive environment

What benefits do you get in return?

• Paid training and development opportunities
• Enhanced DBS Check - Cost covered by employer on acceptance of role
• Access to benefits including retail and leisure discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme and Tech Scheme (throughout the year)
• Support to prioritise your health and wellbeing with dedicated 24/7 wellbeing programmes and a wellbeing team
• Uniform and safety shoes provided on day 1
• Secure Future retirement income through the local government pension scheme
• A friendly and supportive team
• Opportunities for promotion

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

We take pride in training and inducting our employees, so everyone has the skills they require to successfully carry out their role. In return, we want your commitment to work hard and to make a big difference!

Edsential regard safeguarding with the highest priority, therefore successful applicants will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks and enhanced DBS.

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