Kitchen Assistant (Full-time) – start ASAP

The Harrodian School Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car park

Cycle to Work scheme

Free lunches during term time

Free annual flu vaccination

Access to school library

Defined contribution pension

Job summary

The Harrodian School Ltd is seeking a full-time Kitchen Assistant to join our busy school kitchen in London. You will support the Chef with food preparation, cooking and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety. Working days are Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 16:30, year-round on a permanent contract.

The role requires physical fitness and teamwork, with Health & Safety and Food Hygiene training. Salary £26,645 with 38 days holiday plus bank holidays; benefits include free lunches and

Qualifications

• Hard-working, energetic, cheerful and able to work well within a large team.
• Physically fit and able to carry kitchen equipment.
• Excellent time keeping skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and confidently.
• Presentable and tidy appearance.
• Conscientious, well-organised and reliable.
• Health and Safety awareness; Food Safety and Hygiene training.
• Capable of using initiative and being proactive.
• Ability to work and interact in an enthusiastic and friendly manner.
• Flexibility in working hours to meet the needs of the School.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out the preparation, cooking and portioning of food to the kitchen’s high standards of quality and quantity.
• Washing and drying crockery; filling and emptying dishwashers.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen, including surfaces, walls and floors, sanitising, etc.
• Complying with all legal aspects implemented and monitored by the Food and Hygiene Regulations, Health and Safety at Work Act and Fire Regulations.
• Carrying out any other ad hoc duties appropriate to the role, as directed by the Deputy Chef or the Chef.

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity for a full-time KitchenAssistant to work in our busy school.

Candidates should check that they live within a commutable distance before applying for this role.

Working days and hours

Full-time: 07:30 to 16:30 Mondays to Fridays on a year round basis
This position is offered on a permanent contract.

Responsibilities

Reporting to: the Chef

• Carrying out the preparation, cooking and portioning of food to the kitchen’s high standards of quality and quantity, as directed.
• Washing and drying crockery; filling and emptying dishwashers.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen, including surfaces, walls and floors, sanitising, etc.
• Complying with all legal aspects implemented and monitored by the Food and Hygiene Regulations, Health and Safety at Work Act and Fire Regulations.
• Carrying out any other ad hoc duties appropriate to the role, as directed by the Deputy Chef or the Chef.
• Applicants must be hard-working, energetic,cheerful andable to work well within alarge team.

Salary and Benefits

£26,645 (actual gross annual salary forfull-timeposition, equating to an hourly rate of £12.81 (reviewed every April). This salary is based on a 40-hour working week plus 1 hour per day paid for lunch and breaks, and 38 days holiday plus bank holidays).

• free car park (on a first come first served basis)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• free refreshments
• free lunches during term time
• a free annual flu vaccination
• free access to some of the School’s sport and leisure facilities at stipulated times
• access to an ongoing cycle of cultural, musical, theatrical and sporting talks and events
• regular staff social activities such as Book Club, Staff Choir and Staff Pilates
• access to a well-stocked school library
• a defined contribution pension scheme

Physically fit and able to carry kitchen equipment: large saucepans, buckets, trays of food, etc.
Able to travel easily to Barnes, London SW13 (Barnes Bridge or Barnes train stations; Hammersmith underground station)
Excellent time keeping skills

Ability to communicate clearly and confidently
Presentable and tidy appearance
Conscientious, well-organised and reliable
Health and Safety awareness; Food Safety and Hygiene training
Capable of using initiative and being proactive
Ability to work and interact in an enthusiastic and friendly manner
Able to provide a high standard of customer service
Flexibility in working hours to meet the needs of the School

Willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS with Children’s Barred List check, overseas police check (where applicable) and appropriate Safeguarding and Prevent training