School Kitchen Assistant - Free Lunch & Global Team

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

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.