School Kitchen Assistant: Fresh Meals, Safe Hygiene & Team-Driven

Matrix Academy Trust; Stirchley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Well-being package

Annual health checks

Job summary

Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School is seeking a Catering Assistant to support the central kitchen, meal production and service for pupils and staff. You will assist the Head Chef with preparation, cooking, cleaning and serving of meals in a busy school environment.

The role requires experience in a busy kitchen, a team-focused approach, and a strong commitment to health and safety, food hygiene and compliance with procedures. A passion for nourishing meals and contributing to wellbeing is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen environment.
• Commitment to working as part of a team and following procedures.
• Strong understanding of health and safety and food hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef with preparation, cooking and meal production.
• Support cleaning and hygiene in the kitchen and dining area.
• Assist with serving meals to pupils and staff and maintaining service standards.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Teamwork

Health & safety

Organisational skills

Job description

Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School is seeking a Catering Assistant to support the central kitchen, meal production and service for pupils and staff. You will assist the Head Chef with preparation, cooking, cleaning and serving of meals in a busy school environment.

The role requires experience in a busy kitchen, a team-focused approach, and a strong commitment to health and safety, food hygiene and compliance with procedures. A passion for nourishing meals and contributing to wellbeing is valued.