Part - time Catering Assistant

Walkwood Church of England Middle School; Astwood Bank; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Walkwood Church of England Middle School in the United Kingdom is seeking a kitchen assistant to support daily meal preparation and safe food handling within the school canteen.

The role requires good written and spoken communication, teamwork, and the ability to follow kitchen procedures, meet deadlines, and uphold safeguarding commitments for pupils. The role also emphasizes high hygiene standards and the ability to follow school policies while remaining flexible on busy days.

Qualifications

• Good written, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to follow kitchen procedures and regulations.
• Commitment to safeguarding children.

Skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Deadline management

Follow procedures

Safeguarding

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Education and training

(academic and vocational)

• A Knowledge of basic food hygiene.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.

Experience and achievements(paid/unpaid)

• Experienceof a workplace kitchen. A soundunderstanding of effective cleaning methods.
• Experience of a school kitchen.

Skills, abilities and personal qualities

• Good written, communication andinterpersonal skills.
• An ability to work as part of ateam.
• The ability to work under tightdeadlines.
• An ability to follow kitchenprocedures and regulations.
• Must have a commitment tosafeguarding children.

Other relevant factors

• Good personal hygiene practices.
• Good working knowledge of, and beable to follow, relevant school policies
• Approachable attitude when dealingwith pupils, parents or other visitors.
• Ability to be flexible when it’sone of those days!