Kitchen Assistant

Job Description

Westlands Community Primary School is appointing a Catering Assistant to start as soon as possible.

15 hours a week term time only.

£8,126.57 basic pay pro rata

Fixed term position until April 2025, possible extension to become a permanent position.

Reporting to our catering manager, the role will be to provide a professional service as part of our hard-working catering team.

This will include food preparation, serving food and cleaning.

You will be expected to maintain a high standard of personal and general cleanliness and hygiene to comply with statutory and school regulations, as directed by the Catering Manager.

Previous experience in the catering sector would be an advantage but is not essential, as training will be provided.

The role involves some lifting and working in a busy kitchen can be physically demanding, using the industrial dishwasher and washing up.

The successful candidate will need to:

· Be professional, personable, calm and articulate

· Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team

· Be able to meet deadlines and multi-task

· A positive attitude, flexibility and adaptability

· In return, we offer:

· A caring, calm and organised work environment

· Experienced and supportive team

· CPD opportunities to support your role and career development

Westlands Community Primary Schoolis committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance,online searches and satisfactory references.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.