Catering Assistant
Wadham School, Crewkerne, Somerset
Catering Assistant
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Wadham School, Crewkerne, Somerset
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 3 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 8e9a3311d65049d0af0047159d70c070
Location ref: Crewkerne, Somerset
Full Job Description
We have a vacancy for a Catering Assistant to join our excellent catering Team, working from 10.45AM to 2.15PM term time plus INSET days (39 weeks). This is a varied and interesting position that offers the opportunity to assist in the preparation of hot and cold meals for students and staff and our feeder primary schools, serve in the servery at break and lunch times and help keep the kitchen clean and tidy and hygienic following the guidance of the Food Standards Agency.,
- Assist with the preparation of meal ingredients, which includes washing, cleaning, peeling, cutting, and chopping fruit, vegetables, poultry, and meat to a high standard following Food Standards Agency guidance and practices
- Assist in the servery, taking money and ipay transactions for staff and students
- Keep up to date with current relevant legal requirements and food safety regulations
Is reliable and self-motivated with a responsive and reflective approach to work - Has previous experience in catering and industrial kitchen environments (or relative experience)
- Has Level 2 Food and Hygiene qualification (or be willing to train)
- Has COSHH and Manual Handling qualifications (or be willing to train)
- Understands the working of The Children's Food Trust and promotes healthy eating options for children
- Understands food allergens and safe food handling practices
- Has some flexibility to cover staff absences and occasionally work additional hours where required
- Can offer excellent communication and interpersonal skills, working within a busy team
Wadham School can offer you: - An additional opportunity to increase hours and join the Cleaning Team until 5.30PM daily.
- An opportunity to work in a Level 5 Hygiene rated establishment with a highly motivated team
- Part time hours that suit a busy family life, working term time only (plus INSET days)
- Onsite parking (on a first come - first served basis)
- Training and CPD in Catering, Health & Safety and Safeguarding, with options for other courses
- Voluntary pension scheme through Somerset Council
- Fulfilment, in knowing that you matter, and the work you do makes a positive difference to the lives you touch