Temporary Kitchen Assistant

Type of vacancy   Fixed Term Work pattern   Part Time - Term Time Only Number of hours to be worked per week   15 Duration   31/03/2025 Location   Mornington Primary School, Mornington Crescent, Nuthall, NG16 1RF Salary or Hourly Rate   Scale 1, Points 2 - 3: £23,656 - £24,027 Pro Rata, Actual salary: £8,818 - £8,472 Advert text  

We are looking for an enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our team working between the hours 10.45am  - 1.45pm totalling 15 hours per week. 

You will be responsible for supporting the smooth running of the school kitchen, including hygiene, training of staff and all day-to-day operations including the cooking, preparation and serving of meals.

Main Responsibilities:

• To assist the Head Cook with the preparation and cooking of the school meals.
• To carry out all general duties involved in the production and service of the school meal including general kitchen duties, e.g., washing up, cleaning the kitchen, its surrounds and equipment.
• Follow all necessary procedures and systems to ensure that all environmental health, hygiene, nutritional guidelines comply with relevant legislations.
• To support with preparation of dining area, setting up and cleaning before and after meals in collaboration with midday supervisors.
• Respond to the changing dietary requirements of our school, seeking advice where appropriate.
• Carrying out any other reasonable duties within the overall function of the job.

What we can offer you:

• A culture of trust, where all contributions are recognised and respected
• A friendly, hardworking, supportive team of staff and governors.
• Support and guidance from experienced staff.
• A caring and purposeful working environment with excellent facilities and supportive families.

To apply, please visit the Trust website www.emet.uk.com/vacancies and complete the online application form. On the application form, please focus on a detailed 'supporting statement' taking into account the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and highly recommended. Please call the Office Staff on 0115 9757745 to arrange a visit.

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

Closing date for applications is 09:00AM on Monday 16th December 2024.

Interviews to take place on Thursday 19th December 2024.

Additional Documentation

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