School Kitchen Assistant: Paid Training & Benefits

Edsential Community Interest Company; Leicester; On-site; GBP 5,600 - 7,600; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

DBS cost covered

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Wellbeing programmes

Uniform and safety shoes

Job summary

Edsential Community Interest Company is seeking a friendly individual to support Belgrave Primary’s catering team. You will help prepare, cook and serve meals, ensuring quality food standards and customer experience for pupils.

Role involves dining area prep, counters, cleaning and occasional till duties. Full training provided; DBS checks required; 10 hours per week with term-time schedule and salary paid over 12 months.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school kitchen would be advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided
• Ability to build relationships and promote a positive work environment
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work well under pressure in a busy customer facing role
• Ability to take direction
• Ability to prioritise
• Flexible to work within other Edsential units as required

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, cooking and serving meals, considering allergies and special diets
• Prepare dining areas and service counter
• Clean dining, kitchen and staff facilities
• Operate tills where appropriate and follow IT procedures
• Adhere to safe systems of work and maintain hygiene and safeguarding standards
• Work in a hands-on, manually intensive environment

Job description

Edsential Community Interest Company is seeking a friendly individual to support Belgrave Primary’s catering team. You will help prepare, cook and serve meals, ensuring quality food standards and customer experience for pupils.

Role involves dining area prep, counters, cleaning and occasional till duties. Full training provided; DBS checks required; 10 hours per week with term-time schedule and salary paid over 12 months.