Term-Time School Kitchen Assistant

Huish; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Huish Education invites applications for a Catering Assistant at Lyngford Park Primary School. The role supports the Catering Manager in meal preparation and service during term time, 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am–1:00pm.

It is a fixed-term maternity cover with responsibilities including portion control, kitchen hygiene, and safeguarding. You may work at other Richard Huish Trust schools when required.

Qualifications

• Experience or understanding of school catering operations would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards in a kitchen.
• Familiarity with allergen management and hygiene procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food in accordance with menus and ingredients as directed by the Catering Manager.
• Serve pupils with proper portion controls and maintain service area cleanliness.
• Support with washing up, waste removal and general kitchen hygiene.
• Follow health and safety, food hygiene and company procedures.
• Assist in maintaining stock levels and supplier quality.
• Handle pupil, parent or carer issues or complaints professionally.
• Participate in safeguarding and welfare of pupils.
• Be flexible to work at other schools within Richard Huish Trust when required.

Skills

Food hygiene

Health & safety

Stock awareness

Job description

Huish Education invites applications for a Catering Assistant at Lyngford Park Primary School. The role supports the Catering Manager in meal preparation and service during term time, 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am–1:00pm.

It is a fixed-term maternity cover with responsibilities including portion control, kitchen hygiene, and safeguarding. You may work at other Richard Huish Trust schools when required.