School Kitchen Catering Assistant - Part-Time, 39 Weeks

Ark; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Higher salaries (2.5% above main pay)

Extra training days

Pension scheme

Ark rewards

Interest-free loans

Gym discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Free soup in Autumn/Winter

Free fruit in Spring/Summer

Job summary

Ark Kings Academy is seeking a Catering Assistant to support the delivery of a high-quality meal service for pupils. You will assist with food preparation, cooking, serving, and interacting with staff and pupils, while ensuring allergen awareness and dietary requirements are met.

The role includes cleaning of kitchen areas and equipment, with duties across dining and service spaces aligned to the school timetable. The position is permanent and term-time with start date asap.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above (or equivalent).
• Right to work in the UK.
• Health & Safety Level 3 qualification (desirable).
• First Aid qualification (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and cooking of nutritious meals for mealtimes.
• Serve food to a high standard and interact with staff and pupils, considering allergens and dietary requirements.
• Assist with the sale, service and clearing of all food, beverages and utensils.
• Assist with routine and deep cleaning of kitchen, storage, service and dining areas, including equipment.

Education

GCSE Maths and English (C or above)

Right to work in the UK

Health & Safety L3 (desirable)

First Aid (desirable)

Job description

Ark Kings Academy is seeking a Catering Assistant to support the delivery of a high-quality meal service for pupils. You will assist with food preparation, cooking, serving, and interacting with staff and pupils, while ensuring allergen awareness and dietary requirements are met.

The role includes cleaning of kitchen areas and equipment, with duties across dining and service spaces aligned to the school timetable. The position is permanent and term-time with start date asap.