School Catering Assistant

The Supply Register; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking passionate School Catering Assistants in Portsmouth. Candidates will support food preparation and ensure high standards of safety and service. Opportunities for consistent work and professional development are available.

Benefits

Weekly pay on a Friday

Direct access to local partnership manager

Opportunity for long term or permanent work

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support with food preparation, serving, washing up and cleaning.
• Ensure food is prepared according to dietary requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues and build rapport with pupils.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

School Catering Assistants Required in Portsmouth

Days: Monday to Friday (term time only)

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

Are you an experienced Catering Assistant looking for your next challenge? The Supply Register are proud to be working with schools all over Portsmouth 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.