School Kitchen Assistant - Earn & Learn & Grow

Scottish Borders Council; Earlston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Training and qualifications

Professional development and promotion

Supportive work culture

Job summary

Scottish Borders Council is seeking a General Assistant at Earlston Primary School to assist in preparation, production and service of meals under supervision of the cook. This role supports the ethos of Better Eating Better Learning and contributes to a safe, hygienic dining environment for pupils and staff.

You should have an Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate (or be willing to obtain within 6 months), experience in a similar role, and the ability to work both as part of a team and

Qualifications

• Have an Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate or be willing to achieve it within 6 months.
• Have experience working in a similar role.
• Have experience with basic kitchen duties and awareness of how to safely use chemical agents.
• Be able to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in dining halls and kitchen.
• Have knowledge of food portion control and be able to assist with food preparation and heating.
• Possess customer care skills and be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Be flexible, able to work unsupervised and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Creating and maintaining a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for pupils.
• Preparing and serving meals to pupils and staff following food safety and service standards
• Promoting the ethos of Better Eating Better Learning
• Working as part of a team to ensure high standards of food hygiene for pupils
• Working alongside your team with no supervisory responsibility
• Working with your team with no budgetary responsibility

Skills

Customer care

Teamwork

Flexible

Unsupervised work

Health & safety awareness

Education

Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Scottish Borders Council is seeking a General Assistant at Earlston Primary School to assist in preparation, production and service of meals under supervision of the cook. This role supports the ethos of Better Eating Better Learning and contributes to a safe, hygienic dining environment for pupils and staff.

You should have an Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate (or be willing to obtain within 6 months), experience in a similar role, and the ability to work both as part of a team and