School Catering Assistant

Service Care Solutions; Chorley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused catering service is seeking a School Catering Assistant to join their busy kitchen team in Chorley. Responsibilities include meal preparation, maintaining hygiene standards, and working as part of a supportive team. The ideal candidate will have previous catering experience and a Food Hygiene Certificate. This role requires good communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. Reliability and punctuality are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be reliable and punctual.
• An enhanced DBS check will be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen safety.
• Set up and clear down the dining area before and after service.
• Operate tills and assist pupils during meal times.
• Carry out cleaning duties including washing up and sanitising surfaces.

Skills

Previous catering or kitchen experience

Good communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Overview

School Catering Assistant We are looking for a friendly, reliable and hardworking Catering Assistant to join our busy school kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, cooking and serving of meals to pupils and staff
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen safety in line with school and statutory requirements
• Set up and clear down the dining area before and after service
• Operate tills and assist pupils during meal times if required
• Carry out cleaning duties including washing up, sanitising surfaces and maintaining kitchen equipment
• Work as part of a supportive team to ensure efficient and smooth-running meal service

Requirements

• Previous catering or kitchen experience
• Food Hygiene Certificate
• A positive, can-do attitude with the ability to work under pressure
• Good communication skills and ability to interact with pupils in a polite, friendly manner
• Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team
• An enhanced DBS check will be required

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