Kitchen assistant at Sherburn High School

Yorkshire Learning Trust; Tadcaster; On-site; GBP 9,400 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive discounts

Employee assistance

Training & development

Job summary

Yorkshire Learning Trust is seeking a part-time kitchen assistant to join the team at Sherburn High School. The role involves preparing, cooking and serving meals, with duties including setting up dining areas, cleaning, and maintaining hygiene standards.

The successful candidate will work as part of a busy catering team, with opportunities for development and training in a supportive environment. DBS checks will be conducted as part of pre-employment screening.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen is preferred but not essential.
• Role involves serving meals and maintaining cleanliness.
• Must be able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Collect and serve school meals.
• Set dining tables before service and clean after.
• Clean kitchen and dining area and wash up.
• Sweep and mop floors.
• Remove waste to designated areas.
• Engage with customers to support catering across services.
• Maintain high presentation standards.
• Use Cypad for menus, recipes, pre-orders and allergens.
• Promote healthy eating and government guidelines.
• Communicate with staff, schools, suppliers, students and wider community; ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety.
• Monitor food/waste levels for financial efficiency.
• Any other responsibilities.

Skills

Kitchen teamwork

Food safety awareness

Customer engagement

Willingness to learn

Tools

Cypad

Job description

Current Availability:

• 20 hours per week at Sherburn High School

Role Summary:

The Yorkshire Learning Trust wishes to appoint a highly enthusiastic and motivated kitchen assistant to work in our busy kitchen. The successful applicant will work as part of a team to prepare, cook and serve meals in accordance with quality procedures and under the direction of a senior member of the catering team. In return, we can offer a supportive and friendly work environment with a proven track record of offering development opportunities to all staff. Experience of working in a busy kitchen environment is preferred but not essential.

The role will include:

• To be responsible for collecting and serving school meals.
• Putting out dining tables and chairs before service and cleaning them before putting away into storage after service
• Tidying up the kitchen and dining room, and carrying out cleaning and washing up duties
• Sweeping and mopping floors
• Removing waste and rubbish to designated areas
• To help ensure effective engagement with customers to ensure effective provision across all catering services: Breakfast (where appropriate), break (where appropriate), lunch, hospitality, events, or similar.
• Maintain high standards in presentation of food, point of sale displays and layout.
• Use Cypad functions including menus, recipes, pre orders and allergens.
• Promote healthy eating and healthy food choices in alignment with government standards and guidelines.
• Communicate with all staff, schools, suppliers, students and the wider school communities. Ensure compliance with all statutory food hygiene and health and safety guidelines, effectively completing all associated compliance and administration.
• Monitor levels of food/stock wastage across all schools to ensure financial efficiency and menu choices in alignment with customer needs.
• Any other responsibilities reasonably associated with the role.

We're dedicated to supporting our staff with a comprehensive package of opportunities, incentives, and benefits designed to enhance your well-being and career growth. You could enjoy:

• Exclusive Savings and Experiences: Dive into our employee benefits website, your gateway to fantastic discounts on everything from everyday shopping to dream holidays and unforgettable days out.
• Your Well-being Matters: Access our confidential Employee Assistance helpline for expert advice and support, empowering you to navigate life's challenges with confidence.
• Invest in Your Future: Embrace continuous training and development opportunities, fostering your professional growth and unlocking new possibilities.

A Safe and Inclusive Environment: At Yorkshire Learning Trust (YLT), the safeguarding of children is paramount. We are committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment for all. As part of our commitment, successful candidates will undergo DBS checks, pre-employment checks, and online searches, all conducted with professionalism and respect for your privacy. We champion equality and ensure fair and equitable treatment for every member of our team.

At YLT we believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to achieve their full potential.

We actively seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We celebrate the unique contributions of each team member and are dedicated to fostering a culture of equality, where differences are not only embraced but are seen as a source of strength.

We understand that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in our policies, practices, and the way we do business. We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are fair, unbiased, and inclusive, and we are continuously working to improve them. Visit the website for access to our recruitment policies.