Catering Assistant

Aspire Sixth; Walsall; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Walsall is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant for a permanent, term-time-only position. You will assist in the preparation of hot meals and baked goods, ensuring excellent customer service for pupils and staff. The role entails stock control, cleanliness of kitchen areas, and support during special events. Working hours are 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving academy committed to community values and high expectations.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and service.
• Ability to provide friendly customer service.
• Willingness to assist in kitchen and cleaning duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and production of hot food and baked goods.
• Provide positive customer service to pupils and staff.
• Ensure cleanliness in the kitchen and food service areas.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Customer service skills

Stock control

Job description

Permanent, Term time only (39 weeks)

25 hours per week (5 hours per day) Monday to Friday,

The exact daily working hours will be confirmed upon interview.

Cheslyn Hay is a high performing and successful mixed 11-18 comprehensive academy of 1400 students . With the strength of the forward thinking and progressive Windsor Academy Trust behind us, we work to ensure all students and staff can have High Expectation and High Achievement in all that they do. We are oversubscribed and value our strong community reputation and links.

We are seeking an outstanding Catering Assistant. The successful candidate, under the direction and guidance of the Catering Supervisor, will be responsible for assisting in the food preparation and the delivery of the food service at Cheslyn Hay Academy in line with the vision and values of Windsor Academy Trust.

Key responsibilities include:-

To assist in the smooth running of the food service to include assisting in the preparation and production of hot food, sandwiches, salads, baked goods and all other food served

To assist in all aspects of stock control including stock takes and delivery monitoringTo provide a positive friendly customer service for all pupils, staff and visitors using the facility

To assist with all aspects of cleaning of the kitchen, equipment and other food service areas ensuring that all check-lists are completed.

To assist in the production of food for special events, theme days and functions

If you would like to find out why our staff love working at Cheslyn Hay, feel free to contact Megan Wickes on [e-mail] to arrange an opportunity to meet with a member of our team and arrange a visit if at all possible.

Cheslyn Hay Academy is committed to safeguarding: the above post requires an enhanced disclosure in accordance with the Protection of Children Act 1999. All applications will be considered on receipt, and we reserve the right to close the process prior to the advertised date.