School Kitchen Assistant

Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Kitchen Assistant to join our team at St Cecilia’s Primary School 35 hours per week on a term time only basis (38 working weeks +5.6 weeks paid holiday =43.6 weeks paid equally over 12 monthly payments) . The Kitchen Assistant will be responsible for assisting the Kitchen Manager and Kitchen staff in ,serving, preparing and cooking meals, maintaining a clean and organised kitchen, and ensuring that all food safety and sanitation standards are met. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cooking, some Catering experience and excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Kitchen Manager and kitchen staff in preparing meals
• Clean and sanitise kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas
• Assist with stock management and ordering supplies
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen
• Assist with food preparation
• Assist with dishwashing and cleaning duties as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by the kitchen manager

Qualifications:

• Catering Qualification
• Previous experience working in a kitchen preferred
• Knowledge of food safety policies and procedures
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail