Kitchen Assistant

Globeducate Partnership; Viseu; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free school lunch on campus

Supportive, innovative, and globally‑m

Job summary

Globeducate is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant to join the school kitchen at IPS Cascais. You will support food preparation, service and kitchen hygiene, ensuring meals for students and staff are served in a safe, clean environment.

Candidates should have basic food hygiene knowledge and a willingness to work in a busy school setting. Portuguese and English language skills are valued, with a collaborative and respectful team culture.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in kitchen/catering environment desirable.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation, food hygiene and kitchen safety.
• Food hygiene or food safety certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation under the kitchen team's direction.
• Support preparation and service of meals for students and staff.
• Wash, peel, chop and prepare ingredients as required.
• Set up and maintain food service areas.
• Ensure safe handling and storage of food per hygiene procedures.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in kitchen areas.
• Wash and sanitise kitchen equipment, utensils, dishes and surfaces.
• Assist with receiving, checking and storing food deliveries.
• Support stock rotation and minimise waste.
• Monitor supplies and report shortages or damaged items.
• Assist with safe disposal of food waste and general kitchen waste.
• Follow procedures for food allergies and dietary requirements.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely following training.
• Maintain professional, respectful attitude with colleagues and students.
• Follow health and safety, safeguarding and food hygiene policies.
• Contribute to smooth operation of the school kitchen.

Skills

Portuguese language

English language

Teamwork

Communication

Following instructions

Education

Food hygiene certification

Job description

KITCHEN assistant Globeducate International Schools

Globeducate

is one of the worlds leading international K-12 education groups,with a network of schools and educational brands across multiple countries. Our schools are unitedby a shared commitment to educational excellence, innovation, international mindedness, and thedevelopment of students who graduate as global citizens who can shape the world. Colleagues atGlobeducate benefit from working within a collaborative international community that valuescontinuous improvement, professional learning and the sharing of best practice across the group.

IPS International Preparatory School Cascais

is a happy, inclusive and successful school in Cascais, Portugal, with over 400 students. IPS is part of the Globeducate group and with this brings opportunities both in network/professional development for staff and educationally for students.

Key Responsibilities

We are seeking a reliable, organised and motivated

to join our catering team. This is an important role in supporting the smooth and efficient operation of the school kitchen and ensuring that students and staff receive high-quality meals in a safe, clean and welcoming environment. The successful candidate will work closely with the kitchen team to support food preparation, service, cleaning and general kitchen operations while maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety.

• Assist with the preparation of food and ingredients under the direction of the kitchen team.
• Support the preparation and service of meals for students and staff.
• Wash, peel, chop and prepare ingredients as required.
• Assist with setting up and maintaining food service areas.
• Ensure food is handled, stored and prepared safely and in accordance with food hygiene and safety procedures.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen, food preparation and service areas.
• Wash and sanitise kitchen equipment, utensils, dishes and work surfaces.
• Assist with receiving, checking and storing food deliveries and supplies.
• Support stock rotation and ensure food is stored appropriately to minimise waste.
• Help monitor kitchen supplies and report shortages or damaged items to the appropriate member of the team.
• Assist with the safe disposal of food waste and general kitchen waste.
• Follow procedures relating to food allergies, dietary requirements and special meal arrangements.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and responsibly following appropriate training and instructions.
• Maintain a professional, respectful and positive approach when working with colleagues, students and other members of the school community.
• Follow all school policies and procedures, including health and safety, safeguarding and food hygiene requirements.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the school kitchen and support other kitchen duties as required.

Candidate Profile

• Previous experience working in a kitchen, catering environment, restaurant, school or similar setting is desirable.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation, food hygiene and kitchen safety.
• Food hygiene or food safety certification is desirable.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work efficiently in a busy environment.
• Ability to follow instructions and established procedures carefully.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Flexible and willing to assist with a variety of kitchen duties as required.
• Awareness of the importance of food allergies and dietary requirements.
• Positive, professional and respectful attitude towards students, colleagues and families.
• Good level of Portuguese and English.
• Commitment to safeguarding, health and safety, and the wellbeing of students.

We Offer

• Permanent and full-time contract.
• Free school lunch on campus.
• Supportive, innovative, and internationally minded working environment.
• True impact starts when we dare to Be Excellent, Be Supportive, Be a Pioneer,and Be Global. If you share these core values, shaping the world.

Safeguarding Statement: Globeducate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of childrenand young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applicationsfrom all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups including ethnicity,gender, transgender status, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Successful applicants will besubject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check (with barred list where appropriate),checks with past employers, including overseas police checks, online searches and relevant pre-employmentsafeguarding assessments.