Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen assistant needed in a school based in Kilburn. Monday to Friday from 7am to 2pm.

Key duties and responsibilities:

- To assist with the Nutritionist and Chefs in planning termly menus that are nutritionally balanced, varied and reflect the wide range of cultures in the school community (to cover morning snack, lunch and afternoon snack).
- To take direction from the Head Chef when providing attractive meals on a daily basis in sufficient quantities to satisfy the appetites of the children.
- To assist in researching from magazines, books and the internet new items that can be suggested for the new menus.
- To help with stock control - ensuring at all times adequate supplies and that packaged and tinned produce is used in date order.
- To assist in ordering: - dairy produce daily - vegetables twice weekly - general groceries at the beginning of each month (except when changing menus) - plates, cutlery, napkins, paper bags etc. when necessary
- To assist in maintaining high standards of hygiene in the kitchen at all times: - food stored appropriately (particularly in fridge) - all utensils and dishes to be clean - surfaces cleaned and wiped down regularly - to wear the full chef’s uniform - hairto be tied up or covered by a hair net at all times - to wash and scrub hands before preparing any food - to wear gloves when making pastry / sandwiches etc.

A clear DBS is requested for this position.