Catering assistant in a school

Job description

Job Advert: Catering Assistant

Our client, a Special Needs School, is currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join their team. If you have a passion for providing nutritious meals and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

The Role:

As a Catering Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring that the students at our client's school receive healthy and delicious meals. Your responsibilities will include assisting with food preparation, serving meals, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen area, and adhering to all relevant health and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Assisting the Chef in preparing and cooking meals for the students
Serving meals to students and staff
Ensuring that the kitchen and dining areas are kept clean and tidy at all times
Following strict hygiene and safety procedures
Assisting with stock control and ordering supplies
Adapting meals to meet dietary requirements and allergies
Supporting the Chef in menu planning and recipe development

Requirements:

An enhanced DBS certificate is essential for this role, due to the nature of the school
Previous experience in a similar role is highly desirable
Knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety guidelines
Ability to work well as part of a team and follow instructions
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities
A genuine passion for providing nutritious and delicious meals

Working Hours and Terms:

This position is Monday to Friday, from 9am to 2.30pm, and operates during term time only. The initial contract is until the end of the December term, with the potential for extension. There is also a possibility of the role becoming permanent for the right candidate.

Application:

If you are interested in this opportunity and have the required skills and qualifications, please submit your application by [date]. Please include your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in working with our client's team.

We value diversity and inclusion and promote equal opportunities. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply for this role. Successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Join our client's passionate team and make a positive impact on the lives of students within the special needs community. Apply today!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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