School Kitchen Assistant: Fresh Food Prep & Service

The Society of Heads; Cambridge; Sur place; GBP 6 000 - 7 500; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The Society of Heads invites applications for a part-time kitchen role in Cambridge, supporting pupils and staff with a focus on catering for Chinese boarding pupils. You will prepare, cook and serve our boarders’ evening meals, and participate in day-to-day kitchen operations in a fresh food environment with a forward-thinking team.

The role is permanent, term-time plus three weeks, 12 hours per week, with shifts on Wednesdays 14:30–18:30 and Fridays 10:00–18:30.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food handling and working in a catering environment or similar.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team and use own initiative.
• Strong communication skills with a friendly, approachable attitude.
• Attention to detail to maintain cleanliness and presentation.
• Proactive approach with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of basic food safety standards is a plus but not mandatory.

Responsabilités

• Work unsupervised to prepare and serve meals and refreshments as determined by the Executive Chef.
• Comply with all relevant Statutory Regulations, to ensure the safe and hygienic operation of the kitchen as directed by the Executive Chef (including maintaining records).
• Welcome pupils, staff and visitors to the school in a polite and courteous manner; ensure services operate in a friendly, smooth and efficient manner.
• Prepare service areas for breaks and meals with high presentation standards and stock levels.
• Operate tills during meal service times.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards.
• Assist with kitchen preparation for service.
• Ensure safe service of all meals and drinks.
• Kitchen is cleaned and maintained to a high standard during and after service.
• Undertake washing up, drying and storing crockery and utensils safely.
• General kitchen cleaning per schedule (floors, walls, tables, surfaces).

Connaissances

Food handling experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Basic food safety knowledge

Description du poste

The Society of Heads invites applications for a part-time kitchen role in Cambridge, supporting pupils and staff with a focus on catering for Chinese boarding pupils. You will prepare, cook and serve our boarders’ evening meals, and participate in day-to-day kitchen operations in a fresh food environment with a forward-thinking team.

The role is permanent, term-time plus three weeks, 12 hours per week, with shifts on Wednesdays 14:30–18:30 and Fridays 10:00–18:30.