School Kitchen Assistant — 20h/Term-Time Role

Teaching Vacancies; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Entry into our NEST pension scheme

Free Enhanced DBS

Opportunities for further education

Be part of Gateway Central Services in

The Gateway Trust

Job summary

Gateway Central Services is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our catering team at Cottage Grove Primary School in Portsmouth, helping to prepare, cook and serve meals for breakfast, snack time, and lunch, with occasional functions.

This 20-hour-per-week role runs during term time plus INSET days, and requires a committed, reliable team player who upholds high standards of food quality, hygiene and service in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Experience of preparing and cooking food in a catering environment.
• Good understanding of health and safety and hygiene procedures.
• Ability to work as part of a team and maintain fast pace during busy service periods.
• Organised, reliable and able to follow menus and procedures.
• Professional approach when serving pupils, staff and visitors.
• Committed to high standards of food quality, presentation and service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, as directed by the Chef Manager or Lead Chef, the required number of food products, following specified menus
• Cook food ensuring all meals are ready on time
• Produce a range of food to meet different dietary requirements
• Serve food following specified portion control guidelines and special dietary requirements
• Receive deliveries, when directed by the Chef Manager or Lead Chef, performing quantity, temperature and quality checks
• Complete cleaning duties, following rotas, to maintain health and safety and hygiene standards
• Ensure health and safety and hygiene procedures are followed

Skills

Catering experience

Health & safety

Team player

Organised

Professional service

Job description

Gateway Central Services is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our catering team at Cottage Grove Primary School in Portsmouth, helping to prepare, cook and serve meals for breakfast, snack time, and lunch, with occasional functions.

This 20-hour-per-week role runs during term time plus INSET days, and requires a committed, reliable team player who upholds high standards of food quality, hygiene and service in a school setting.