Term-Time School Kitchen Assistant – Part-Time

Edsential Community Interest Company; Childer Thornton; On-site; GBP 5,600 - 7,600; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training and development

Enhanced DBS Check - Cost covered

Retail and leisure discounts

24/7 wellbeing programmes

Uniform and safety shoes

Local government pension scheme

Friendly and supportive team

Opportunities for promotion

Job summary

Edsential Community Interest Company is seeking a part-time catering assistant at Childer Thornton Primary School in Ellesmere Port. Hours are 10 hours per week with shifts approx 11:30 - 13:30, and an hourly rate of £12.71.

Salary is paid equally over 12 months and is term-time plus two cleaning days. You will support the Catering Supervisor, ensuring high-quality food and customer experience, handling duties such as food preparation, serving meals, hygiene and safety, and tills where

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a school kitchen is advantageous but training will be provided.
• Ability to build relationships and promote a positive work environment.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills; ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to take direction and 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 dining areas and service counter.
• Cleaning of dining, kitchen and staff facilities.
• Operate tills (where appropriate) and follow IT procedures.
• Follow safe systems of work and maintain hygiene and safeguarding.
• Work in a manually intensive environment.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organisation

Health & safety

Flexibility

Tools

Till system

Job description

Edsential Community Interest Company is seeking a part-time catering assistant at Childer Thornton Primary School in Ellesmere Port. Hours are 10 hours per week with shifts approx 11:30 - 13:30, and an hourly rate of £12.71.

Salary is paid equally over 12 months and is term-time plus two cleaning days. You will support the Catering Supervisor, ensuring high-quality food and customer experience, handling duties such as food preparation, serving meals, hygiene and safety, and tills where