School Kitchen Assistant — Flexible Hours & Career Path

Leeds City Council; Leeds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

West Yorkshire Pension Fund

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Staff benefits

Job summary

Leeds City Council in Leeds is seeking a General Kitchen Assistant to join a busy school meals team. You will assist in preparation, cooking and serving, and provide a friendly, efficient service to pupils, staff and parents.

This permanent role offers 10–20 hours per week with pro rata salary of £24,796, plus benefits. You will work closely with catering staff, follow health and safety rules and participate in training to deliver a high-quality catering service.

Qualifications

• Can-do attitude
• Excellent organisation skills
• Good practical catering skills
• Passion and flair for detail
• Experience of health and safety and basic food hygiene regulations is desirable

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation, cooking and serving of food and drinks
• Providing an efficient and polite service to customers
• Cleaning the kitchen and all service areas
• Preparing the dining room before and after service, including setting out dining room furniture
• Ensuring that Health and Safety and Food Hygiene Regulations are adhered to
• Promoting the objectives of the Catering Agency via the provision of a quality service at all times
• To work in various areas, covering commensurate duties as required
• Be able to work as part of a team, communicate with others and act on instructions from senior staff
• To wear the appropriate protective clothing as requested
• Attending appropriate training courses/seminars as requested

Skills

Can-do attitude

Organisation

Catering skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Leeds City Council in Leeds is seeking a General Kitchen Assistant to join a busy school meals team. You will assist in preparation, cooking and serving, and provide a friendly, efficient service to pupils, staff and parents.

This permanent role offers 10–20 hours per week with pro rata salary of £24,796, plus benefits. You will work closely with catering staff, follow health and safety rules and participate in training to deliver a high-quality catering service.