School Kitchen Assistant (Term-Time)

Astrea Academy Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Byron Wood Academy is seeking a friendly Catering Assistant to support meal preparation and service for pupils and staff. The role focuses on cleanliness, food hygiene and delivering a positive dining experience during term-time.

Working 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:45am to 1:45pm, with the actual salary shown. The post is permanent and within Astrea Academy Trust, offering a supportive school kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Positive and enthusiastic approach to work.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy environment.
• Commitment to high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene.
• Ability to follow instructions and use own initiative.
• Flexible and reliable with excellent punctuality.
• Understanding of food safety requirements or willingness to train.
• Experience in catering, hospitality or school kitchen is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and serving of meals to pupils and staff.
• Ensure food is attractively presented and served to food safety standards.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas.
• Wash and store kitchen equipment, utensils and serving items.
• Support stock rotation and safe storage of food and supplies.
• Set up and clear away service areas before and after lunch periods.
• Follow health, safety and food hygiene regulations at all times.
• Contribute to a positive, welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Punctuality

Flexibility

Initiative

Food hygiene awareness

Job description

Byron Wood Academy is seeking a friendly Catering Assistant to support meal preparation and service for pupils and staff. The role focuses on cleanliness, food hygiene and delivering a positive dining experience during term-time.

Working 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:45am to 1:45pm, with the actual salary shown. The post is permanent and within Astrea Academy Trust, offering a supportive school kitchen environment.