School Kitchen Assistant - Part-Time, Flexible Hours

Leeds International; Leeds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & annual leave

West Yorkshire Pension Fund

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Staff benefits

Job summary

Leeds City Council is seeking a General Kitchen Assistant to join Catering Leeds. The role involves assisting in preparing, cooking and serving meals, providing friendly customer service, and maintaining high standards of kitchen cleanliness and safety.

The post supports school meals, collaborates with staff and families, and requires DBS clearance. It offers flexible working arrangements, a competitive salary, pension contributions and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Working as part of a team and communicating with colleagues.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to understand instructions.
• Ability to communicate with staff and children.
• Experience of physical duties (bending, lifting, carrying).
• Flexible approach to extending hours and covering other duties.
• Willingness to work in other Catering Agency establishments as required.
• Be prepared to wear the specified uniform.
• Be prepared to work in school holidays when required.
• Follow Health and Safety and Basic Food Hygiene Regulations and maintain high personal hygiene.
• Subject to a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation, cooking and serving of food and drinks.
• Providing an efficient and polite service to customers.
• Cleaning of the kitchen and all service areas.
• Preparing the dining room before and after service, including setting out dining room furniture.
• Ensuring that Health and Safety and Food Hygiene Regulations are adhered to.
• Promoting the objectives of the Catering Agency via quality service at all times.
• Working in various areas with commensurate duties as required.
• Be able to work as part of a team, communicate with others and act on instructions from senior staff.
• Wear the appropriate protective clothing as requested.
• Attending appropriate training courses/seminars as requested.

Skills

Teamwork

Organised

Practical catering skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Leeds City Council is seeking a General Kitchen Assistant to join Catering Leeds. The role involves assisting in preparing, cooking and serving meals, providing friendly customer service, and maintaining high standards of kitchen cleanliness and safety.

The post supports school meals, collaborates with staff and families, and requires DBS clearance. It offers flexible working arrangements, a competitive salary, pension contributions and opportunities for career development.