Catering Assistant
4 days ago
Wirral
School Catering Assistant - Term Time Location: WirralContract: Term Time OnlyHours: 20 hours per week (10am-2pm)Salary: Competitive, based on experienceStart Date: As soon as possible Tradewind are seeking a friendly and reliable General Catering Assistant to join a school's catering team on a term-time maternity cover basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to contribute to delivering a positive lunchtime experience for students and staff. Main Purpose of the Role: To assist with the smooth and efficient running of the school's catering operations, including food preparation, serving, cleaning, and maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety. Key Requirements: • Experience in a catering or kitchen assistant role (school or similar environment preferred), • Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate or willingness to obtain, • Ability to assist in the preparation and service of school lunches, • A team player with a strong work ethic and attention to detail, • Reliable, punctual, and able to follow instructions, • Assist with food prep, including sandwiches, desserts, and homestyle meals, • Set up the dinner hall for lunchtime service, • Serve food in a polite, friendly, and efficient manner, • Clean kitchen areas, service counters, equipment, and utensils, • Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in line with food safety standards, • Ensure a friendly and supportive interaction with students and staff during service, • A positive, can-do attitude and a genuine interest in catering and customer service, • Good communication skills and ability to work well as part of a team, • High standards of personal hygiene and presentation, • Ability to follow instructions and take initiative where needed To express interest or request further information, please click 'apply now' or send your CV and a brief cover letter to as soon as possible. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check prior to appointment #INDLIV