Term-Time School Kitchen Assistant – Healthy Meals

Rochdale Council; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Term-time hours

Food Hygiene training

Job summary

Join Our Team at Fresh Kitchen in Rochdale. We are seeking an experienced Catering Assistant to prepare and deliver meals for pupils and staff in a busy school kitchen. The role is part-time, term-time only, 17.5 hours per week, with uniform provided and full training offered.

Applicants must reside within Rochdale or Oldham and be prepared for Enhanced DBS and background checks. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Qualifications

• Strong culinary skills and a love for quality food.
• Creativity and an innovative approach.
• Commitment to promoting healthy eating among pupils.
• Excellent kitchen skills and strict adherence to Health & Safety.
• Knowledge of dietary needs and allergens (training provided).
• Great communication skills and a flexible, “can-do” attitude.
• Residency in Rochdale or Oldham

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver high-quality meals for pupils and staff in a busy school kitchen.
• Work closely with school leadership and stakeholders to ensure meals meet requirements.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety and food hygiene in all kitchen activities.
• Attend the full training in Food Hygiene, Allergens, Safeguarding, and kitchen operations.

Skills

Culinary skills

Creativity

Healthy eating

Kitchen skills

Dietary/allergen knowledge

Communication skills

Flexible attitude

Job description

Join Our Team at Fresh Kitchen in Rochdale. We are seeking an experienced Catering Assistant to prepare and deliver meals for pupils and staff in a busy school kitchen. The role is part-time, term-time only, 17.5 hours per week, with uniform provided and full training offered.

Applicants must reside within Rochdale or Oldham and be prepared for Enhanced DBS and background checks. Sponsorship is not available for this role.