School Kitchen Assistant: Meal Prep & Student Support

OFG Education; Capernwray; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options toincrease

Your Wellbeing Matters

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Health, wellbeing and insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family Growth Support

Job summary

OFG Education’s Underley Garden School is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the Cook/Supervisor in preparing, serving, and delivering meals for students. You will help maintain a welcoming dining experience and ensure meals are prepared in a clean, safe environment.

As part of a busy catering team, you’ll follow food safety procedures, stay organised, and adapt quickly to daily needs. DBS checks are part of safeguarding the welfare of students and young people.

Qualifications

• Assisting with the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene.
• Following food safety, health and safety procedures at all times.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals.
• Supporting students during lunchtime to help ensure a positive dining experience.
• Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen and dining areas.
• Cleaning kitchen equipment and ensuring food preparation areas remain safe and hygienic.
• Supporting stock control and reporting any shortages or issues.
• Recording meal numbers and communicating any changes or additional requirements.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to provide a high-quality catering service.

Job description

OFG Education’s Underley Garden School is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the Cook/Supervisor in preparing, serving, and delivering meals for students. You will help maintain a welcoming dining experience and ensure meals are prepared in a clean, safe environment.

As part of a busy catering team, you’ll follow food safety procedures, stay organised, and adapt quickly to daily needs. DBS checks are part of safeguarding the welfare of students and young people.