School Kitchen & Dining Assistant

Civic Recruitment Limited; Kirkby-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited in Kirkby-in-Ashfield is recruiting for a school catering assistant on a 6-month local authority contract. You will help prepare and serve meals, maintain hygiene, and support pupils and staff in a SEN environment.

The role requires reliable team players with good communication, health and safety awareness, and the ability to stand for long periods. Enhanced DBS is required; training on food safety will be provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within catering, food service, hospitality or school catering environments.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Understanding of food hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Enhanced DBS clearance.
• Experience working within a school or Special Educational Needs (SEN) setting.
• Experience serving large volumes of meals.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and serving of meals and refreshments.
• Set up dining areas and food service stations before service periods.
• Serve food to pupils, staff and visitors in a friendly and professional manner.
• Ensure food is presented attractively and served at the correct temperature.
• Assist with basic food preparation tasks as directed by catering supervisors.
• Clear tables and maintain cleanliness in dining areas.
• Wash dishes, utensils, kitchen equipment and catering areas.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness.
• Comply with food safety, health and safety and school procedures.
• Safely store food and catering supplies.
• Assist with stock rotation and replenishment of catering items.
• Dispose of waste appropriately and maintain recycling procedures where applicable.
• Support pupils appropriately within the dining environment.
• Report maintenance issues, equipment faults or safety concerns.
• Work collaboratively with catering colleagues and school staff.

Skills

Catering experience

Customer service

Teamwork

Food hygiene

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited in Kirkby-in-Ashfield is recruiting for a school catering assistant on a 6-month local authority contract. You will help prepare and serve meals, maintain hygiene, and support pupils and staff in a SEN environment.

The role requires reliable team players with good communication, health and safety awareness, and the ability to stand for long periods. Enhanced DBS is required; training on food safety will be provided.