School Kitchen Assistant: Fast-Paced, Friendly Service

Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery; Leppington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Annual Leave

Hybrid Working

Perkbox

Wellbeing and Health

Job summary

Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery is seeking a reliable Catering Assistant to join the catering team in a busy school environment. You will help prepare and serve meals, maintain a clean kitchen, and provide a positive lunchtime experience for pupils and staff.

We value flexibility, teamwork, and strong communication, with a commitment to hygiene and safeguarding. Training will be provided for the right candidate in a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Must be reliable, with a positive and flexible approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and in a busy kitchen.
• Understand hygiene, food safety and health and safety requirements.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and serving of food and drinks.
• Set up and clear away dining areas.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and appropriately.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in kitchen and dining areas.
• Wash utensils, crockery and kitchen equipment.
• Support stock rotation and storage procedures.
• Follow food hygiene, allergen and health and safety procedures at all times.
• Provide a friendly and welcoming service to pupils, colleagues and visitors.

Skills

Reliable

Flexible

Team player

Communication skills

Fast-paced

Hygiene & safety

Safeguarding

Job description

Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery is seeking a reliable Catering Assistant to join the catering team in a busy school environment. You will help prepare and serve meals, maintain a clean kitchen, and provide a positive lunchtime experience for pupils and staff.

We value flexibility, teamwork, and strong communication, with a commitment to hygiene and safeguarding. Training will be provided for the right candidate in a supportive school community.