Catering Assistant

As a Catering Assistant in the Dragon Diner, you will play a key role in contributing to the delivery of St George's Primary School mission statement of "Nurturing our community through opportunities, innovation and love". We are seeking a dedicated professional who is passionate about our values and committed to making a positive difference in the lives of our pupils. Your Role in St George's Primary School We are looking to appoint a reliable and committed member of the Catering Team, who will support the smooth and safe operation of the kitchen by upholding high standards of hygiene, assisting with food preparation, and playing a flexible, proactive role in maintaining an efficient kitchen environment that supports both the catering team and pupils lunch time experience. Hours of work will be 11.00am to 1.30pm Monday to Friday during term time. As a Catering Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Undertaking the general food preparation duties as instructed by the Catering Manager
• The daily cleaning of the kitchen, serving areas, restaurant floors, chairs and tables and to ensure hygiene and safety standards are maintained in all work areas
• The operation the dishwasher to clean all dishes, cutlery, cups, and trays, along with the cleaning of pans and all kitchen utensils/equipment to a hygienically clean standard
• The operation and cleaning of the waste disposal
  
  We are looking for a passionate and dynamic Catering Assistant with:
• Very good interpersonal and customer care skills
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2) or a willingness to undertake training
• Experience of catering roles in a school or related environment
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team
• Good communication, administration, and organisational skills
• Empathetic, approachable, and positive attitude towards children
• Understanding of children's welfare needs
  
  Professional Growth: A full induction and extensive CPD through The National College.
Wellbeing Support: Initiatives like 'Employee of the Month' rewards, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for mental health support & My Happy Mind Comprehensive Benefits: Wirral Council LGPS pension schemes, enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Sick pay for staff with continuous service, Specsavers Opticians Vouchers, access to Blue Light rewards, 15% off orders at BAKED Inclusive Culture: In our warm, community-focused school, we champion our diverse strengths and work as one team to create a vibrant space where staff truly thrive and find joy in their roles