School Catering Assistant: Food Prep & Service

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council is looking for a Catering Assistant to join their award-winning Catering Service in the East Midlands. This role involves working closely with the kitchen supervisor to ensure high food safety standards while preparing and serving meals in various school settings.

The ideal candidate will have strong food hygiene knowledge and be passionate about creating positive lunchtime experiences for students. Successful completion of the NVQ food hygiene certificate is required upon appointment.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the NVQ food hygiene certificate will be required upon appointment.

Responsibilities

• Support the kitchen supervisor in food preparation and cooking.
• Ensure portion control and allergen compliance.
• Prepare the dining room for service.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking

Portion control

Allergen compliance

Food hygiene practices

Education

NVQ food hygiene certificate

Job description

Derbyshire County Council is looking for a Catering Assistant to join their award-winning Catering Service in the East Midlands. This role involves working closely with the kitchen supervisor to ensure high food safety standards while preparing and serving meals in various school settings.

The ideal candidate will have strong food hygiene knowledge and be passionate about creating positive lunchtime experiences for students. Successful completion of the NVQ food hygiene certificate is required upon appointment.