School Kitchen Catering Assistant – Food Hygiene Focus

Derbyshire County Council; Matlock; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire Catering Service is recruiting a Catering Assistant to support the kitchen team at St Marys Catholic Primary School. You will help with food preparation, cooking, portion control, allergen compliance and dining room setup, while ensuring food hygiene and safety regulations are followed.

As a valued member of the kitchen team, you will contribute to positive lunchtime experiences for pupils and staff, demonstrating an attitude suitable for a school environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ food hygiene certificate required upon appointment.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety practices and food hygiene principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and cooking in the kitchen.
• Assist in portion control and allergen compliance.
• Prepare the dining area for service and maintain hygiene standards.
• Be a point of contact with customers during meals and uphold school environment expectations.

Skills

Food hygiene

Health & safety

Portion control

Food preparation

Food presentation

Waste handling

Education

NVQ food hygiene certificate

Job description

Derbyshire Catering Service is recruiting a Catering Assistant to support the kitchen team at St Marys Catholic Primary School. You will help with food preparation, cooking, portion control, allergen compliance and dining room setup, while ensuring food hygiene and safety regulations are followed.

As a valued member of the kitchen team, you will contribute to positive lunchtime experiences for pupils and staff, demonstrating an attitude suitable for a school environment.