School Kitchen Assistant: Prep, Service & Cleaning

GWYNEDD COUNCIL; Harlech; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwynedd Council seeks a Kitchen Assistant to support the Cook in Charge in preparing simple meals and serving in a school dining room. You will wash equipment, keep the kitchen and dining areas clean, and assist with setting up and clearing tables.

The role requires working under the Cook in Charge or Deputy and complying with health and safety policies. Fluent Welsh and English language requirements are part of the job, and staff are expected to uphold safeguarding standards and participate in

Qualifications

• Basic food hygiene qualification or willingness to pass within 3 months of appointment.
• Training in food production or food service skills.
• Training in Health and Safety, e.g. moving and handling or first aid.
• Training in selling skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook in Charge in preparing simple food and serving meals.
• Wash dishes, clear equipment and dining room furniture; keep kitchen and dining areas clean.
• Work under the direction of the Cook in Charge or Deputy and follow reasonable duties.
• Maintain personal cleanliness and wear clean overalls; comply with health and safety policies.
• Report concerns; assist in safeguarding and welfare requirements.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Basic food hygiene or willingness to pass within 3 months

Training in food production or food service skills

Health and Safety training (moving and handling or first aid)

Selling skills training

Job description

Gwynedd Council seeks a Kitchen Assistant to support the Cook in Charge in preparing simple meals and serving in a school dining room. You will wash equipment, keep the kitchen and dining areas clean, and assist with setting up and clearing tables.

The role requires working under the Cook in Charge or Deputy and complying with health and safety policies. Fluent Welsh and English language requirements are part of the job, and staff are expected to uphold safeguarding standards and participate in