Term-Time School Kitchen Assistant | 10h/Wk, DBS + Training

Edsential Community Interest Company; New Brighton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS check

Discounts and cycles to work

Uniform and safety shoes

Pension scheme

Job summary

Edsential Community Interest Company is hiring a Kitchen Assistant at Elleray Park Primary School. This part-time role involves helping with food preparation, serving meals, portion control and handling allergies, in a busy school dining environment.

You will assist the Catering Supervisor, promote safe food handling and maintain cleanliness, with training and DBS support provided. A friendly team and progression opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school kitchen is advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to build relationships and promote a positive work environment.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a busy customer-facing role.
• Flexible to work within other Edsential units as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, cooking and serving meals, portion control, special diets, allergens and intolerances.
• Preparation of the dining areas and service counter.
• Cleaning of dining, kitchen and staff facilities.
• Operate tills (where appropriate) and follow IT practices and training.
• Follow safe systems of work and maintain hygiene and safeguarding per Edsential policies.
• Comfortable working in a manually intensive environment.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

Adaptability

Tools

Till operation

Job description

Edsential Community Interest Company is hiring a Kitchen Assistant at Elleray Park Primary School. This part-time role involves helping with food preparation, serving meals, portion control and handling allergies, in a busy school dining environment.

You will assist the Catering Supervisor, promote safe food handling and maintain cleanliness, with training and DBS support provided. A friendly team and progression opportunities are offered.