Kitchen Assistant

• 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

• 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

Previous experience of working in a school kitchen

• 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