School Kitchen Assistant — Learn, Grow & Serve Meals

Scottish Borders Council; Jedburgh; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Borders Council is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant to support the preparation, production and service of meals in our schools. Working under the guidance of the cook, you will help promote the ethos of better eating and better learning within the school environment, ensuring compliance with food safety standards and maintaining a safe, clean dining area.

You'll be part of a friendly team, undertake basic kitchen duties, assist with portion control and heating, and help deliver

Qualifications

• Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate or willingness to achieve within 6 months.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Experience with basic kitchen duties and safe use of chemical agents.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in dining halls and kitchen.
• Knowledge of food portion control and assisting with preparation and heating.
• Customer care skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Flexible, able to work unsupervised and in 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.
• No supervisory or budgetary responsibility.

Skills

Food hygiene

Teamwork

Customer care

Food safety awareness

Education

Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Scottish Borders Council is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant to support the preparation, production and service of meals in our schools. Working under the guidance of the cook, you will help promote the ethos of better eating and better learning within the school environment, ensuring compliance with food safety standards and maintaining a safe, clean dining area.

You'll be part of a friendly team, undertake basic kitchen duties, assist with portion control and heating, and help deliver