School Kitchen Assistant (Term-Time Hours, Paid Training)

Edsential Community Interest Company; Northwich; On-site; GBP 6,500 - 7,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS check - employer cost

Paid training and development

Uniform provided

Wellbeing support

Pension scheme

Job summary

Edsential Community Interest Company is recruiting at Kingsmead Primary School to support the Catering Supervisor with meals, service and maintaining high standards of food safety for pupils. The role runs during term time with two extra cleaning days and salary paid across 12 months.

The shift is 11:00–13:00 with an hourly rate of £13.45. You will assist with food preparation, serving, hygiene and safet y compliance, and you may operate tills where required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school kitchen would be advantageous but 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.
• Able to take direction and prioritise tasks.
• Flexible to work within other Edsential units as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, cooking and serving meals, portion control, allergens and intolerances (where required)
• Prepare dining areas and service counter
• Clean dining, kitchen and staff facilities
• Operate tills (where appropriate) and follow IT procedures
• Follow safe systems of work and maintain hygiene and safeguarding
• Work in a manually intensive environment

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Work under pressure

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Job description

Edsential Community Interest Company is recruiting at Kingsmead Primary School to support the Catering Supervisor with meals, service and maintaining high standards of food safety for pupils. The role runs during term time with two extra cleaning days and salary paid across 12 months.

The shift is 11:00–13:00 with an hourly rate of £13.45. You will assist with food preparation, serving, hygiene and safet y compliance, and you may operate tills where required.