Term-Time School Kitchen Assistant – Training & Growth

Edsential; Northwich; On-site; GBP 7,738,000 - 10,456,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training and development

Enhanced DBS check – cost covered

Discounts for retail and leisure

Wellbeing programmes and team support

Uniform and safety shoes provided

Local government pension scheme

Friendly and supportive team

Opportunities for promotion

Job summary

Edsential is seeking a Catering Assistant to support Winnington Park Primary School and Nursery in Northwich during term time. You will help prepare, serve and handle meals, support allergen management and maintain hygiene across dining and kitchen areas.

This role is 10 hours per week with a 11am–1pm shift, paying £12.71 per hour. Full training is provided, occasional travel to other local schools may be required, and DBS checks are arranged by the employer.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school kitchen would be 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

Customer service

Health & safety awareness

Food handling

Tools

Cash register / tills

Job description

Edsential is seeking a Catering Assistant to support Winnington Park Primary School and Nursery in Northwich during term time. You will help prepare, serve and handle meals, support allergen management and maintain hygiene across dining and kitchen areas.

This role is 10 hours per week with a 11am–1pm shift, paying £12.71 per hour. Full training is provided, occasional travel to other local schools may be required, and DBS checks are arranged by the employer.