School Kitchen: Catering Assistant

Wellspring Academy Trust; Worsbrough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellspring Academy Trust is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant to support the delivery of nutritious meals for our pupils within a school environment. You will work closely with the Catering Lead to prepare, cook and serve meals, and to maintain a clean, safe dining area that meets health and safety standards.

The role involves assisting with stock control, menu costing and record keeping, while adhering to safeguarding policies and promoting high standards of service for the Wellspring

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work as part of a busy catering team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of pupils.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve appetising, nutritious food.
• Set up and prepare the dining room for service.
• Wash up, clear and clean the kitchen, dining room and associated areas.
• Support menu and recipe costing, stock control and accurate record keeping.
• Assist with the careful use and maintenance of catering equipment, reporting faults as necessary.
• Ensure efficient use of gas, electricity and water.
• Operate relevant catering IT systems where required.
• Attend training courses and meetings as required.
• Share catering knowledge and skills with colleagues.
• Carry out duties in line with current legislation and Trust policies and procedures.
• Deliver high-quality service to the Wellspring community - right first time, every time.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the level and nature of the role.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Relationship-building

Job description

Wellspring Academy Trust is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant to support the delivery of nutritious meals for our pupils within a school environment. You will work closely with the Catering Lead to prepare, cook and serve meals, and to maintain a clean, safe dining area that meets health and safety standards.

The role involves assisting with stock control, menu costing and record keeping, while adhering to safeguarding policies and promoting high standards of service for the Wellspring