Kitchen General Assistant

General Kitchen Assistant

We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic General Kitchen Assistant to join our team, to work across a school trust in Swindon. The Successful candidate would join a team of bank staff, supporting the catering staff across the school trust, working with a variety of schools across the trust.

The role would be to assist in the preparation, serving, assembling and cleaning of food service areas within the school kitchen, ensuring high standards of food safety, hygiene, and customer service are maintained at all times. 

Potential responsibilities –

-          Assist with basic food preparation, including washing, peeling, chopping, assembling and portioning ingredients following a recipe card, where directed. 

-          Set up serving counters and dining areas ready for meal service. 

-          Serve food and beverages to pupils, staff, and visitors in a friendly and efficient manner. 

-          Operate tills and handle cashless payment systems where required. 

-          Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, dining areas, equipment, and utensils. 

-          Wash dishes, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment using manual and mechanical methods. 

-          Follow all food safety, hygiene, and health and safety regulations. 

-          Store food correctly and assist with stock rotation following the "first in, first out" principle. 

-          Assist with receiving and storing deliveries. 

-          Dispose of waste appropriately and support recycling initiatives. 

-          Report any equipment faults, hazards, or incidents to the Chef Manager. 

-          Support special events, themed lunches, and school functions as required. 

-          Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure smooth kitchen operations. 

-          To make sure that allergens in prepared food are clearly labelled and communicated 

Required Qualifications -

GCSE or equivalent in core subjects or evidence of practical application 

Food Hygiene safety certificate level 1 and 2 

Understanding of health and safety and allergen awareness 

Experience in catering, food preparation, cleaning, or customer service 

Understanding of safeguarding in schools 

What we offer –

-          Flexible work to suit your availability.

-          Opportunities to work across a variety of primary and secondary schools.

-          Weekly pay.

-          Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.

-          Access to training and development opportunities.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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