Kitchen Assistant Job at 360 Resourcing Solutions (Chester)

Job Description

Do you have a passion for customer service and an understanding of basic health and safety requirements? If so, this role is for you! If successful, you will be supporting the Catering Supervisor at Oldfield Primary School. You’ll be representing both Edsential and our customer’s school to ensure that all pupils have the best quality food standards and customer experience.

Job Responsibility

Assist with the provision of food including preparation, cooking and serving meals, portion control, special diets, allergens and intolerances (where advised)
Preparation of the dining areas and service counter
Cleaning of dining, kitchen and staff facilities
Operate tills (where appropriate), adhere to existing IT working practices and procedures and undertake relevant training and development activities
Follow safe systems of work, maintain appropriate levels of hygiene and safeguarding in accordance with Edsential’s policies, The Code of Practice and Food Safety Legislation to maintain a safe environment
Actively market the service to promote and maintain good relationships with all customers. This may require catering outside the current contracted hours, to include new intake events, parents evening and hospitality catering

Requirements

Previous experience of working in a school kitchen would be advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided
Ability to build relationships and promote a positive work environment
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Ability to work well under pressure in a busy customer facing role
Ability to take direction
Ability to prioritise
Flexible to work within other Edsential units as required

What we offer

Competitive monthly pay
Access to benefits including retail and leisure discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme
Support to prioritise your health and wellbeing with dedicated 24/7 wellbeing programmes and a wellbeing team
Uniform and safety shoes
Secure Future retirement income through the local government pension scheme
A friendly and supportive team
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Opportunities for promotion

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