Job description

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

• Provide support within a catering environment, assisting with meal preparation, serving, and maintaining hygiene standards.

• The role involves working alongside school staff to ensure safe, efficient, and friendly catering services, contributing to the wellbeing of children and colleagues.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Prepare basic food and beverages, including vegetables and snacks.

• Perform simple cooking tasks such as reconstituting prepared meals.

• Transport and serve meals, adhering to portion control and using correct serving equipment.

• Carry out general kitchen and dining duties, including washing up and cleaning equipment and tables.

• Operate a computerised meal register accurately.

• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, dining areas, and associated equipment throughout the day.

• Follow hygiene standards consistently, ensuring personal appearance meets uniform and hygiene guidelines.

• Identify and report any hazards or equipment defects promptly.

• Always adhere to health and safety regulations and safeguarding policies.

• Ensure timesheets are completed and signed before finishing work.

Skills/Experience:

• Awareness of safeguarding principles and health and safety regulations.

• Good communication skills, able to engage effectively with children, school staff, and colleagues.

• Friendly, approachable demeanour with good customer service skills.

• Willingness to travel to various locations within the borough.

• Ability to speak and understand English fluently.

• Previous experience or interest in food preparation and catering is desirable.

Additional Information:

• Basic food hygiene qualification relevant to the role (e.g., Level 1 Food Hygiene).

• Enhanced DBS clearance is required.

Care Worker

Care Worker

Job description

Karina Nazarenko