Term-Time School Kitchen Assistant: Food Prep & Safety

Durham Johnston; North East; Hybride; GBP 12 000 - 15 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Durham Johnston Comprehensive School is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join a strong, supportive team on a term-time basis. The role involves food preparation, washing up, kitchen cleaning, and assisting during service to ensure balanced meals and portion control according to standards.

The post requires punctuality, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and within a team, with an emphasis on safeguarding and health and safety compliance. Closing date is 2 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage time effectively in a kitchen setting.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Awareness of health and safety procedures and food hygiene.

Responsabilités

• Food preparation tasks as part of daily kitchen duties.
• Washing up and general kitchen cleaning tasks.
• Kitchen cleaning to established routines and standards.
• Serving meals and ensuring balanced portions per standards.
• Supporting the catering team during service periods.
• Maintaining clean kitchen surroundings and equipment.
• Adhering to health and safety laws and food hygiene guidelines.
• Taking rubbish to the bins and promoting healthy school initiatives.
• Undertaking training to support the role.

Connaissances

Time management

Teamwork

Health & safety

High standards

Team player

Communication

Description du poste

Durham Johnston Comprehensive School is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join a strong, supportive team on a term-time basis. The role involves food preparation, washing up, kitchen cleaning, and assisting during service to ensure balanced meals and portion control according to standards.

The post requires punctuality, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and within a team, with an emphasis on safeguarding and health and safety compliance. Closing date is 2 November 2026.