School Catering Assistant

Job Title: School Kitchen/Catering Assistant

Location: Solihull
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Working Hours: Monday to Friday (term-time only), up to 5 hours per day (hours may vary)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a reliable and motivated School Kitchen/Catering Assistant to support the daily operations of a school kitchen in Solihull. This role involves assisting with food preparation, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene, and ensuring the safe and timely delivery of meals from a central production kitchen to the school site.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with food preparation and portioning according to daily menus

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Set up and serve meals in line with food hygiene standards

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Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, serving areas, and equipment

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Adhere to all food safety and hygiene regulations

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Set up and clear dining areas before and after meal service

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Clean kitchen equipment and dining furniture as needed

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Receive, check, and store food deliveries in line with food safety guidelines

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Drive and transport prepared food from the production kitchen to the school kitchen

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Ensure safe handling and punctual delivery of food items

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Report any issues or delays in transportation to the Catering Manager or Supervisor

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Provide support to other kitchen staff as required

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Comply with health and safety, food hygiene, and COSHH regulations at all times

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Support inclusive service delivery and promote equal opportunities in the workplace

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Carry out additional duties as directed by the Catering Manager in line with service needs

Requirements:

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Previous experience in a kitchen, catering, or school kitchen environment (preferred)

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Valid UK manual driving licence (essential)

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Ability to transport food safely and punctually between sites

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Good knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards

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Physically fit and capable of lifting/moving catering equipment or food containers

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Strong communication and teamwork skills

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Flexible and willing to adjust hours if required

Additional Information:

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An Enhanced DBS Check is required (must be registered on the Update Service or willing to apply)

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Must provide two professional references covering the last 24 months