Kitchen Assistant

• Assist with food preparation, cooking and serving meals, portion control, special diets, allergens and intolerances (where required)
• 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
• Comfortable working in a manually intensive environment

• Previous experience of working in a school kitchen would be advantageous but not essential
• 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

Previous experience of working in a school kitchen

• Paid training and development opportunities
• Enhanced DBS Check - Cost covered by employer on acceptance of role
• Access to benefits including retail and leisure discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme and Tech Scheme (throughout the year)
• Support to prioritise your health and wellbeing with dedicated 24/7 wellbeing programmes and a wellbeing team
• Uniform and safety shoes provided on day 1
• Secure Future retirement income through the local government pension scheme
• A friendly and supportive team
• Opportunities for promotion