Term-Time School Kitchen Assistant - Hours & Benefits

Edsential Community Interest Company; Prenton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training and development

Enhanced DBS – cost covered

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Uniform + safety shoes

Local government pension scheme

Friendly team

Promotion opportunities

Job summary

Edsential Community Interest Company is recruiting for a part-time school kitchen assistant at Bidston Avenue Primary School in Wirral. This role covers 10 hours per week during term time, with hours approx 11:30am–1:30pm and a salary paid across 12 months.

The position supports the Catering Supervisor to ensure high food standards and great customer experience for pupils. Responsibilities include food preparation, serving meals, dining area setup, cleaning, and safe handling of allergens.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school kitchen is advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided
• 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
• Ability to take direction
• Ability to prioritise
• 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 (where required)
• Preparation of the dining areas and service counter
• Cleaning of dining, kitchen and staff facilities
• Operate tills (where appropriate), adhere to existing IT working practices and procedures and undertake relevant training and development activities
• Follow safe systems of work, maintain appropriate levels of hygiene and safeguarding in accordance with Edsential's policies, The Code of Practice and Food Safety Legislation to maintain a safe environment
• Comfortable working in a manually intensive environment

Skills

Food service experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Edsential Community Interest Company is recruiting for a part-time school kitchen assistant at Bidston Avenue Primary School in Wirral. This role covers 10 hours per week during term time, with hours approx 11:30am–1:30pm and a salary paid across 12 months.

The position supports the Catering Supervisor to ensure high food standards and great customer experience for pupils. Responsibilities include food preparation, serving meals, dining area setup, cleaning, and safe handling of allergens.