School Catering Assiatnt

Kellan Group; Walsall; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Mon-Fri schedule

Travel between sites

Job summary

Berkeley Scott is recruiting a School Catering Assistant in Walsall, offering weekday hours and regular shifts in a school environment. You will support meal prep, service to pupils and staff, and maintain kitchen cleanliness.

The role requires prior catering or kitchen porter experience, a valid Enhanced DBS, and a flexible, reliable attitude. Driving licence helps for travel between locations; Food Safety Level 2 and Food Allergen Awareness certificates are desirable.

Qualifications

• Previous catering or kitchen porter experience.
• Valid Enhanced DBS check.
• Driving licence beneficial but not essential for occasional travel.
• Food Safety Level 2 certificate, or willingness to obtain.
• Food Allergen Awareness certificate, or willingness to obtain.
• Reliable, punctual and flexible approach to work.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and serving of meals to pupils and staff.
• Supporting the kitchen team with daily catering duties.
• Washing up and maintaining cleanliness throughout the kitchen and dining areas.
• Following food hygiene, health and safety procedures at all times.
• Following food allergen procedures to help protect pupils with allergies.
• Traveling between locations where necessary as part of the Catering Assistant role.

Skills

Catering experience

Food safety awareness

Food allergen awareness

Teamwork

Punctuality

Driving licence

Education

Food Safety Level 2 certificate

Food Allergen Awareness certificate

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

School Catering Assistant - Walsall

£12.71-£14.00 per hour | Weekly Pay | Monday-Friday | Immediate Start

Berkeley Scott is currently recruiting for a School Catering Assistant in Walsall. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous catering or kitchen porter experience who is looking for regular, weekday work within a school environment.

We are looking for a reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic individual to join the team and support the smooth running of school catering services.

What you will be doing

• Assisting with the preparation and serving of meals to pupils and staff.
• Supporting the kitchen team with daily catering duties.
• Washing up and maintaining cleanliness throughout the kitchen and dining areas.
• Following food hygiene, health and safety procedures at all times.
• Following food allergen procedures to help protect pupils with allergies.
• Travelling between locations where necessary as part of the Catering Assistant role.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Catering Assistant or Kitchen Porter.
• A valid Enhanced DBS check.
• A driving licence is beneficial but not essential, as occasional travel to other locations may be required by the client.
• Food Safety Level 2 certificate, or willingness to obtain.
• Food Allergen Awareness certificate, or willingness to obtain.
• A reliable, punctual and flexible approach to work.
• The ability to work well as part of a team and follow instructions.

What Berkeley Scott offers

• Competitive pay of £12.71-£14.00 per hour, depending on experience and assignment.
• Weekly pay.
• Monday-Friday working pattern.
• Additional rewards may be available for candidates who are able to drive to alternative locations when required.
• The opportunity to gain further experience as a Catering Assistant within school catering.