School Kitchen Assistants

TES; Oldham; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Operam Education Group in the UK is seeking a reliable School Kitchen Assistant for a practical role in an Oldham area school. Part-time, ad-hoc position Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 2:30pm, supporting a friendly kitchen team.

Responsibilities include food prep assistance, serving meals, keeping areas clean, following hygiene and safety procedures, and assisting with deliveries and waste disposal. Prior kitchen experience is helpful, and an Enhanced DBS is preferred.

Qualifications

• Maintain high hygiene standards.
• Reliable and able to commit to Monday to Friday.
• Previous cleaning or kitchen assistant experience is an advantage.
• Enhanced DBS on update service or willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of food and beverages as directed by the Cook or Kitchen Manager.
• Serve meals to students and staff in a friendly and efficient manner.
• Set up and replenish food service areas.
• Wash dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment.
• Clean kitchen work surfaces, dining areas, and food preparation equipment.
• Follow food hygiene, health and safety, and allergen procedures at all times.
• Store food correctly and rotate stock where required.
• Assist with receiving and storing deliveries.
• Dispose of waste safely and maintain a tidy working environment.
• Work as part of the kitchen team to ensure meals are served on time.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties requested by the Kitchen Manager.

Skills

Hygiene standards

Reliability

Commitment to Mon-Fri

Kitchen experience

Enhanced DBS

Job description

School Kitchen Assistants

The Education Specialists is seeking a reliable and hardworking kitchen assistants to join a friendly and well-organised school in Oldam. This is a part-time,ad-hoc position, working Monday to Friday 10am to 2.30pm.The school has ahygieneteam and a strong focus onmaintaininghigh standardsof hygiene and service.

School Kitchen Assiatant requirements:

• Assist with the preparation of food and beverages as directed by the Cook or Kitchen Manager.
• Serve meals to students and staff in a friendly and efficient manner.
• Set up and replenish food service areas.
• Wash dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment.
• Clean kitchen work surfaces, dining areas, and food preparation equipment.
• Follow food hygiene, health and safety, and allergen procedures at all times.
• Store food correctly and rotate stock where required.
• Assist with receiving and storing deliveries.
• Dispose of waste safely and maintain a tidy working environment.
• Work as part of the kitchen team to ensure meals are served on time.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties requested by the Kitchen Manager.

Skills and Experience

• Maintainhigh standardsof hygiene

• Demonstrate reliability
• Able to commit to Monday to Friday
• Previous cleaning or kitchen assistant experience is an advantage
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or a willing to get one

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Safeguarding & Compliance

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and youngpeople andexpect all staff and candidates to share this commitment.Our recruitment processes follow Safer Recruitment guidelines in line with current legislation, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023). All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.We are also committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds andexperiences are happy to make reasonable adjustments whererequired.

Operam Education Group

includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher SupplyWe’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds andexperiences are happy to make reasonable adjustments whererequired.

Operam Education Group

includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher SupplyWe’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.As part of our registration process, you’ll need an enhanced DBS check and we’ll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.