Kitchen Assistant

Description:

Term Time Kitchen Assistant

Lloyd Recruitment Services, representing a renowned educational institution based near Haywards Heath, are currently seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join their team during term time only.

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting with meal preparation, serving students, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen area. This role requires someone with a keen interest in food service and a willingness to work in a fast-paced environment.

If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and enjoy working as part of a team, we would love to hear from you.

What's in it for you?

£12.00 - £15.00 per hour (up to 30 hours a week)
Monday to Friday, 9:30am - 3:30pm (there is some flexibility on these hours)
Term Time only (36 weeks)
Free parking - must have own transport due to location
DBS check (paid for)
Responsibilities

Assisting the School Cook in meal preparation, focusing on vegetables, salads, fruits, and cold dishes
Setting up serving areas efficiently for lunch service
Maintaining cleanliness, presentation, and stocking of designated areas
Adhering strictly to the cleaning schedule for spot cleaning, pre/post-use, and daily/weekly tasks
Sweeping, mopping the dining hall floor, and washing kitchen utensils as needed
Collaborating with the School Cook to accommodate special dietary needs
Establishing a contingency plan and acting as a substitute when necessary
Promptly reporting maintenance issues and ensuring stock rotation to prevent waste
Ensuring compliance with Hazard Awareness and Critical Control Point (HACCP) procedures
Storing food products at correct temperatures to maintain safety standards
Upholding kitchen hygiene standards and practicing personal hygiene
Tidying the kitchen and properly storing equipment
Laundering kitchen staff uniforms and cleaning cloths
Promoting high standards of health and safety in the workplace

Essentials

NVQ Level 2 Food Preparation & Cookery (or equivalent)
Level 2/3 Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Previous experience working in a kitchen
Knowledge of food & safety, hygiene, and health & safety legislation
Ability to work timescales
Work under pressure
Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
Must have own transport due to location

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Unfortunately, due to high numbers of applications, we are only able to respond to shortlisted applicants. If you have not heard from us within 5 days, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

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Lloyd Recruitment Services are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer