Kitchen Assistant

Essential Employment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Essential Employment is recruiting a Head Kitchen Assistant for William Lilley Primary School in Nottingham, Stapleford. This part-time, term-time role offers 25 hours per week from 08:30 to 13:30, Monday to Friday, with a £13.77 per hour PAYE rate.

You will lead the catering service, plan, prepare and cook meals, supervise staff, and ensure health, safety and food hygiene standards are met. Experience in a supervisory catering role and strong leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a supervisory catering role essential.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable and committed to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook meals for pupils and staff
• Manage kitchen operations and supervise catering staff
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food hygiene standards
• Monitor stock levels and place orders as required
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment

Skills

Supervisory catering

Leadership

Organisational skills

Job description

Head Kitchen Assistant needed in Stapleford , £13.77hPAYE - Reference:1773837

Monday - Friday term time only. - 25 hours per week (08:30am to 13:30pm)

A Head of Kitchen is required to lead the catering service at William Lilley primary school in Nottingham. This role involves managing kitchen operations, preparing meals to a high standard, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook meals for pupils and staff
• Manage kitchen operations and supervise catering staff
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food hygiene standards
• Monitor stock levels and place orders as required
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a supervisory catering role essential
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliable and committed to high standards

This is a part time role on a temporary contract basis.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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