Kitchen Assistant

3 days ago


Haywards Heath, United Kingdom Lloyd Recruitment Services Ltd Full time

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

Refer a friend and earn up to £500 If you know someone who is searching for a new opportunity, recommend Lloyd Recruitment Services and you will receive a retail voucher of your choice up the value of £500. Full details can be found on our website.

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.



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