School Kitchen Assistant: Nutritious Meals & Safe Kitchen

OFG Education; Penwortham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to raise

Your Wellbeing Matters - mental health

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Health, wellbeing and insurance

Hundreds of UK and international-disc

Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support - enhanced leave

Job summary

OFG Education is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join a busy kitchen team dedicated to preparing and serving nutritious meals for students. You will help maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety while supporting a positive dining experience.

You will work closely with the Cook/Supervisor to ensure meals are prepared, served and delivered safely. A driving licence is required as part of this role.

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
• Following food safety, health and safety, and hygiene procedures at all times
• Recording meal numbers and communicating any changes or additional requirements
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to provide a high-quality catering service
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Can remain calm and flexible when plans change
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety
• Is reliable, organised, and able to use their own initiative
• Communicates effectively with colleagues and young people
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Driving licence required

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Organisation

Reliability

Communication with pupils

Job description

OFG Education is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join a busy kitchen team dedicated to preparing and serving nutritious meals for students. You will help maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety while supporting a positive dining experience.

You will work closely with the Cook/Supervisor to ensure meals are prepared, served and delivered safely. A driving licence is required as part of this role.