School Kitchen Assistant — Food Prep & Hygiene

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

Benefits offered by this job

Earn & Learn

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Scottish Borders Council is seeking a General Assistant at Eyemouth Primary School to support the preparation, production and service of meals under the supervision of the cook, promoting the ethos of Better Eating Better Learning within the school environment.

You will help maintain a safe, clean dining area, follow food hygiene standards, and work closely with pupils and staff in a collaborative team. A Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate or willingness to obtain it within 6 months is required.

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

Food Hygiene Certificate

Experience in similar role

Kitchen duties

Food portion control

Customer care

Unsupervised work

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Job description

Scottish Borders Council is seeking a General Assistant at Eyemouth Primary School to support the preparation, production and service of meals under the supervision of the cook, promoting the ethos of Better Eating Better Learning within the school environment.

You will help maintain a safe, clean dining area, follow food hygiene standards, and work closely with pupils and staff in a collaborative team. A Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate or willingness to obtain it within 6 months is required.