School Catering Assistant

The Supply Register; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering staffing agency is seeking School Catering Assistants in London to support food preparation and delivery in schools. The ideal candidates should have experience in a busy kitchen environment and the ability to work both independently and in a team. Responsibilities include food preparation, serving, and ensuring food safety. This is a term-time position with opportunities for long-term work. Candidates must be DBS certified and have the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Weekly pay on Fridays

Opportunity for long-term work

Direct access to local partnership manager

Qualifications

• Experience in a catering environment and complying with health and safety standards.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Willingness to undertake training and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support with food preparation, serving, washing up, and cleaning.
• Ensure food safety and comply with HSE requirements.
• Work alongside colleagues and build rapport with pupils.

Skills

Experience in catering or busy kitchen environment

Effective customer service skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork and initiative

Job description

Overview

School Catering Assistants Required in London

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 London who require additional members. We are recruiting for candidates to work at our schools, are you an 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.