Kitchen Assistant: Food Safety & Growth Opportunity

Parkwood Hall Academy Trust; Swanley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkwood Hall Academy Trust is seeking staff for a school kitchen role, requiring a Level 2 Food Safety certificate or willingness to obtain within six weeks, plus allergen and food safety training. The candidate should understand basic food safety and health and safety principles and have experience in a similar kitchen role in a school or public setting.

Desirable knowledge includes current legislation on school food preparation and nutrition, plus a demonstrated commitment to ongoing

Qualifications

• Level 2 Certificate in Food Safety to be obtained within 6 weeks of starting.
• Allergen and Food Safety Training to be obtained within 6 weeks of starting.
• Level 2 Certificate in food safety (desirable)
• Allergen and Food Safety Training (desirable)
• Understand the basic principles of Food Safety and Health and Safety.
• Experience in a similar kitchen role in a public organisation or commercial company.
• Know current legislation relating to food preparation and nutritional standards in schools (desirable).
• Have good communication skills.
• Be prepared to continue professional development to meet role requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Level 2 Certificate in Food Safety

Allergen and Food Safety Training

Job description

Parkwood Hall Academy Trust is seeking staff for a school kitchen role, requiring a Level 2 Food Safety certificate or willingness to obtain within six weeks, plus allergen and food safety training. The candidate should understand basic food safety and health and safety principles and have experience in a similar kitchen role in a school or public setting.

Desirable knowledge includes current legislation on school food preparation and nutrition, plus a demonstrated commitment to ongoing