School Kitchen Assistant - Food Prep, Service & Hygiene

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council is seeking a Catering Assistant to join its award-winning Catering Service in East Midlands. The role involves supporting kitchen operations, food preparation, cooking, and serving meals while ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for food and the ability to work effectively in a team, fostering positive experiences for school customers. A successful NVQ food hygiene certificate is required upon appointment.

Qualifications

• Passionate about food and teamwork.
• Experience in food preparation and cooking.
• Must comply with food hygiene and health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support the kitchen supervisor in all areas of the service.
• Assist with food preparation and portion control.
• Ensure food hygiene and health & safety regulations are followed.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking

Allergen compliance

Customer service

Education

NVQ food hygiene certificate

Job description

Derbyshire County Council is seeking a Catering Assistant to join its award-winning Catering Service in East Midlands. The role involves supporting kitchen operations, food preparation, cooking, and serving meals while ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for food and the ability to work effectively in a team, fostering positive experiences for school customers. A successful NVQ food hygiene certificate is required upon appointment.