School Catering Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Hessle; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd is recruiting School Catering Assistants to support busy school canteens across East Riding of Yorkshire on fixed-term assignments. You will help prepare and serve meals to pupils and staff while upholding high hygiene standards.

Candidates with kitchen experience and a Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification are encouraged to apply; this role offers regular hours across several schools and opportunities to gain educational sector experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a professional kitchen or catering environment.
• Up-to-date Food Hygiene Level 2 in Catering qualification.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and safe food handling practices.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a busy environment.
• Reliable, flexible and positive approach to work.
• Good communication skills and a professional attitude around children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of food and ingredients.
• Serving meals to pupils and staff in a friendly and professional manner.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen and dining areas.
• Washing up and cleaning kitchen equipment, utensils and surfaces.
• Following food safety procedures and safe food handling practices.
• Supporting the catering team with the smooth running of the school kitchen.
• Adhering to health and safety requirements and all relevant school policies.

Job description

School Catering Assistant

Location:East Riding of Yorkshire
Salary: £14.24 per hour
Contract: Fixed-term assignments
Working Hours: To be confirmed, depending on the school and assignment
Start Date: Various start dates available

About the Role

Vision for Education is working in partnership with a number of primary and secondary schools across the East Riding of Yorkshire who are seeking to appoint reliable and enthusiastic School Catering Assistants to support their busy school catering teams on a fixed-term basis.

These are excellent opportunities for candidates with previous kitchen experience who are looking to work in a school environment and contribute to providing a positive dining experience for pupils and staff.

Successful candidates will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day running of school kitchens, ensuring that meals are prepared and served safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

As a School Catering Assistant, your duties may include:

• Assisting with the preparation of food and ingredients.
• Serving meals to pupils and staff in a friendly and professional manner.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen and dining areas.
• Washing up and cleaning kitchen equipment, utensils and work surfaces.
• Following food safety procedures and safe food handling practices.
• Supporting the catering team with the smooth running of the school kitchen.
• Adhering to health and safety requirements and all relevant school policies.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, candidates must have:

• Previous experience working in a professional kitchen or catering environment.
• An up-to-date Food Hygiene Level 2 in Catering qualification.
• A good understanding of food safety, hygiene and safe food handling practices.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team in a busy environment.
• A reliable, flexible and positive approach to work.
• Good communication skills and a professional attitude when working around children and young people.

Previous experience in school catering would be advantageous but is not essential, provided candidates meet the essential requirements above.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of £14.24 per hour.
• Fixed-term assignments across a range of primary and secondary schools in Hull.
• Opportunities to gain further experience within an educational setting.
• Support from the Vision for Education team throughout your assignment.
• The opportunity to make a positive contribution to the daily school experience of children and young people.

Safeguarding and Child Protection

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment.

As these roles are based within educational settings, successful applicants will be required to undertake appropriate pre-employment safeguarding checks in line with the requirements of the school and current legislation. These may include an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a check of the Chi