School Catering Assistant

The Supply Register; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in Telford is seeking School Catering Assistants/Lunchtime Supervisors for an immediate start. Candidates should possess a passion for providing delicious meals in a school setting, and showcase teamwork and communication skills. This position offers weekly pay and the possibility of long-term work in local schools.

Benefits

Weekly pay on a Friday

Opportunity for long-term or permanent work

Direct access to local partnership manager

Regular and consistent work

Qualifications

• Experience in a catering/busy kitchen environment.
• Willingness to undertake training.
• Ability to comply with health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Support with food preparation and serving.
• Ensure food safety and special dietary needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the kitchen.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

School Catering Assistants/Lunchtime Supervisor Required in Telford

Days: Monday to Friday (term time only)

Hours: 10:00am - 2:00pm (hours may vary)

This role is an immediate start

Are you an experienced Catering Assistant looking for your next challenge? The Supply Register are proud to be working with schools all over Telford who require additional members. We are recruiting for candidates to work at our schools, are you a experienced, passionate and friendly individual who has experience of working in a catering or busy kitchen environment. This school are looking for somebody who has a can-do attitude and will work enthusiastically to provide exceptional, wholesome and delicious meals to every child.

Responsibilities:

• Support with food preparation, serving, washing up and cleaning.
• Work to the highest standards of food safety and follow HSE requirements.
• Ensure food is prepared with regard and attention to special dietary requirements and allergies.
• Support the cook with recipe costing, stock control and record keeping.
• Use excellent communication skills to work alongside and collaborate with other colleagues in the kitchen and build rapport with pupils and the school team.
• Perform other reasonable duties as requested by the Catering Operations Manager.

What we are looking for:

• Experience of working in a catering/ busy kitchen environment and complying with health and safety standards.
• Experience working as part of a team and using your own initiative.
• Effective customer service skills and being able to work to high standards.
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to undertake training and professional development.

What we can offer in return:

• Weekly pay on a Friday.
• First come first serve to any work/days that the schools need.
• The opportunity for long term or permanent work.
• Direct access to your local partnership manager.
• Regular and consistent work in your chosen schools where appropriate.

Requirements:

• To have or be willing to obtain a DBS certificate on the update service.
• Provide a minimum of two references to cover the last 24 months of employment.
• Right to work in the UK.