School Catering Assistant - Food Prep & Service

Derbyshire County Council; Matlock; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire Catering Service at Newbold Primary School in Chesterfield is recruiting a Catering Assistant to join the busy kitchen team. You will support the kitchen supervisor across the service at production or servery units, assisting with food preparation, cooking, portion control and allergen compliance.

You will help serve meals and ensure food hygiene and health and safety regulations are followed, aiming to create positive lunchtime memories for pupils.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Health and Safety practices.
• Awareness of the principles of food hygiene and storage/service.
• Understanding of portion control.
• Knowledge of waste handling process.
• Ability to work in a catering unit.
• Preparation and presentation of food skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the kitchen supervisor in all areas of the service, at production or servery units.
• Assist with food preparation and cooking.
• Ensure portion control and allergen compliance.
• Prepare the dining room for service.
• Serve meals and uphold food hygiene and health & safety regulations.

Skills

Health and Safety

Food hygiene principles

Food storage

Food service

Portion control

Waste handling

Food preparation

Food presentation

Education

NVQ Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Derbyshire Catering Service at Newbold Primary School in Chesterfield is recruiting a Catering Assistant to join the busy kitchen team. You will support the kitchen supervisor across the service at production or servery units, assisting with food preparation, cooking, portion control and allergen compliance.

You will help serve meals and ensure food hygiene and health and safety regulations are followed, aiming to create positive lunchtime memories for pupils.