School Kitchen Assistant - Nourish Students (Term Time)

Outcomes First Group; Grundisburgh; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Your Wellbeing Matters – mental health

Vista Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Outcomes First Group's Abbey Gardens School in Bury St Edmunds is seeking an Assistant Cook to support the preparation, cooking and service of nutritious meals for students. Working with the Cook/Supervisor, you will help run a safe, hygienic kitchen and ensure meals are served on time.

The role is permanent, term-time only, 37.5 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, with a salary of £23,000 per annum. UK applicants only – no sponsorship available.

Qualifications

• Has previous catering, kitchen or food preparation experience.
• Works well in a fast-paced environment and can adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Remains calm, organised and flexible when managing short-notice changes.
• Is a positive team player who enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues.
• Has a good standard of education, including basic literacy and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation, cooking and serving of meals, including supporting special dietary requirements.
• Helping to maintain a clean, safe and hygienic kitchen and dining environment.
• Supporting food preparation for both on-site meal service and other locations where required.
• Ensuring food hygiene, health and safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Assisting with stock management and reporting any shortages, issues or concerns.
• Maintaining records relating to meal numbers, cancellations and additional meal requests.
• Supporting the smooth running of lunchtime service and helping to create a positive dining experience for students.
• Observing and reporting any concerns or incidents to appropriate staff members.
• Attending relevant training and working collaboratively as part of the wider school team.

Skills

Catering experience

Kitchen environment

Team player

Literacy & numeracy

Education

Basic literacy and numeracy

Job description

Outcomes First Group's Abbey Gardens School in Bury St Edmunds is seeking an Assistant Cook to support the preparation, cooking and service of nutritious meals for students. Working with the Cook/Supervisor, you will help run a safe, hygienic kitchen and ensure meals are served on time.

The role is permanent, term-time only, 37.5 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, with a salary of £23,000 per annum. UK applicants only – no sponsorship available.