Gateway Central Services is seeking to appoint a Kitchen Assistant to join our passionate and enthusiastic catering team at Cottage Grove Primary School in producing high quality and healthy meals for breakfast, snack time, lunch and the occasional function.
This role offers 20 hours per week, 9.30am to 1.30pm, Monday to Friday, 39 weeks per year (term time only plus INSET days).
This is an excellent opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic colleague to play an important role in the preparation, cooking and service of meals for our school community. The successful candidate will support the day-to-day running of the kitchen, helping to maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene and customer service while contributing to a positive team environment.
Key responsibilities include:
Prepare, as directed by the Chef Manager or Lead Chef, the required number of food products, following specified menus
Cook food ensuring all meals are ready on time
Produce a range of food to ensure different dietary requirements are met
Serve food following specified portion control guidelines and special dietary requirements
Receive deliveries, when directed by the Chef Manager or Lead Chef, carrying out quantity, temperature and quality checks
Complete cleaning duties, following daily and weekly rotas, to ensure health and safety and hygiene standards are maintained
Ensure health and safety and hygiene procedures are followed
We are looking for someone who:
Has experience of preparing and cooking food in a catering environment
Has a good understanding of health and safety and hygiene procedures
Works well as part of a team and can maintain a consistently fast pace during busy service periods
Is organised, reliable and able to follow specified menus and procedures
Demonstrates a positive and professional approach when serving pupils, staff and visitors
Is committed to maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation and service
Upholds the school's safeguarding responsibilities
This role would suit someone looking to develop their catering skills and make a valuable contribution to the continued success of our catering team.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
If you are interested in this position, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to interview exceptional applicants before the closing date.
Gateway Central Services is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service.
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