Catering Assistant / Assistant School Cook with experience of working in a kitchen/ catering environment, solid understanding of food hygiene and strong organisational skills, is required for a Schools Trust, based in Barkingside, Ilford, Essex.
SALARY: £12.00 per hour
LOCATION: Barkingside, Ilford, Essex (IG6)
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent (term time only)
WORKING HOURS: 37.5 hours per week - Term Time Only
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Catering Assistant / Assistant School Cookwith experience of working in a kitchen/ catering environment, solid understanding of food hygiene and strong organisational skills.
As the Catering Assistant / Assistant School Cook you will play a crucial role in creating a delightful dining experience for students and staff.
Working as the Catering Assistant / Assistant School Cook your day will be filled with preparing and packing delicious meals, collaborating with the talented kitchen team, and ensuring the kitchen is spotless and efficient.
The catering service is all about precise, beautifully designed and nourishing menus. They cater for a healthy vegetarian diet, and provide food that is good for the body, mind and soul. Feel good food that genuinely uplifts you, the catering service currently provide over 4000 meals daily nationwide and support over 9 schools. Their menus are designed by nutritional experts who understand the blend between satisfying children's tastes and providing them with essential food types for their growth and development.
This is an exciting opportunity to get involved in an ever-evolving team of food enthusiasts to help spread this delicious and nourishing food far and wide!
DUTIES
Your duties as a Catering Assistant / Assistant School Cookwill include:
- Support the kitchen and food & beverage teams by keeping all kitchen areas clean and ensuring crockery and cutlery are prepared for service
- Prepare various types of food or pack meals as required, ensuring adherence to kitchen standards and requirements
- Collaborate with the Chef Manager and kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations and prompt, professional service
- Perform thorough cleaning, stock management, and waste removal while complying with health, safety, and food hygiene regulations
- Assist in all daily kitchen duties and report any defects, risks, or near-miss incidents immediately
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
- Previous kitchen/catering experience and a solid understanding of food hygiene and kitchen health and safety
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to work efficiently in a busy environment
- Capable of working both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to follow strict instructions systematically and consistently
BENEFITS
- Great opportunities for professional development
- NEST pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria
- O2 discounts
- NUS Card
- Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers
- Access to multiple well-being programmes
- Cycle to work and Electric Vehicle Lease Schemes
Plus many more!
Pre-employment checks
The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.
Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.
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JOB REF: AWDO-P12393
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