Kitchen Assistant

2 weeks ago


Edinburgh EH EL, United Kingdom bb49f208-4255-4c85-92a7-1b032a083791 Full time £26,208 - £30,000 per year

The Kitchen Assistant is one of a catering team of five staff, headed by the School Chef and including an Evening Kitchen Assistant, Saturday Kitchen Assistant and a Part-Time Chef.

We are happy to consider either a Term Time only role, working approximately 37 weeks per year, or a full-year role, including work while groups are in residence in our Boarding House over the summer months.

This position will suit someone with an interest in food and nutrition and a willingness to learn and improve kitchen and catering skills.

Job Description & Areas of Responsibility

· Prepare fillings and sandwiches according to instructions from the School Chef;

· Prepare and serve breakfast;

· Order catering supplies as instructed by the School Chef;

· Serve and wash up after meals;

· Help with catering for evening and weekend events e.g. for special occasions such as Open Days, Concerts & Prizegiving, parents evenings etc;

· Ensure that the kitchen cleaning log and fridge temperature checks are completed;

· Clean in kitchen, servery and dining hall as instructed by the School Chef;

· Ensure that catering areas meet the requirements for hygiene and food safety;

· Promote and help to safeguard the health, welfare and safety of pupils, staff and visitors;

· Undertake appropriate and agreed training and maintain a personal record;

· Other tasks as requested by the School Chef, Maintenance Manager, Bursar or Headteacher.

Rate of Pay

£12.60 per hour. Salary is payable by credit transfer, monthly in arrears.

Hours of Work

40 hours per week, normally 7am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday, with a half-hour break for lunch, during the school session (approximately weeks per year). Hours outside of the school term may vary.

The School

St Mary's Music School is Scotland's specialist music school and the Choir School of St Mary's Cathedral. It is situated in a leafy campus in the heart of Edinburgh, a short walk away from Haymarket Station. Co-educational, day and boarding, the School provides specialist music training and an impressive and stimulating academic education for pupils showing special ability and potential in music. The School aims to provide the highest possible standard of education and training to exceptionally gifted young musicians, in an inspiring, inclusive and supportive environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £12.60 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person



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