We are looking for a reliable, friendly and caring Kitchen Assistant to join our team.
This is a small but important role at the heart of our centre. The successful candidate will help provide a welcoming lunchtime experience for pupils and staff by preparing and serving food, maintaining excellent hygiene standards and ensuring the kitchen remains clean, organised and safe at all times.
The majority of food preparation is completed at another site, with meals delivered to the centre for finishing, serving and presentation.
We are looking for someone who:
- Enjoys working with young people and wants to make a positive difference.
- Is patient, calm and able to remain positive when faced with challenging behaviour.
- Understands that some of our pupils can find school difficult and is committed to treating them with warmth, dignity and respect.
- Takes pride in preparing and serving good quality food.
- Has high standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and organisation.
- Is reliable, punctual and happy to work independently.
- Can build positive relationships with both pupils and staff.
Main responsibilities:
- Prepare and finish food ready for service.
- Serve lunches to pupils and staff.
- Follow food hygiene, health and safety and allergen procedures.
- Wash up and maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment.
- Monitor food temperatures and complete required records.
- Manage stock appropriately and report any shortages.
- Contribute to a calm, welcoming dining environment.