Catering Assistant

Cheslynhayacademy; Walsall; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Walsall is searching for a dedicated Catering Assistant. This role involves assisting in food preparation, maintaining a clean kitchen environment, and ensuring excellent service to students and staff. We are looking for a candidate who is hardworking and customer-focused with an understanding of health and safety standards. The position is permanent and requires 25 hours of work per week, with daily schedules to be confirmed during the interview process. Candidates may arrange a visit to the institution to learn more about the environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and customer service is beneficial.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Commitment to health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and service.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas.
• Ensure stock control and monitor deliveries.
• Provide friendly service to staff and pupils.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Teamwork

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.