Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Assistant

Job description

Required to start as soon as possible. We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join the catering team at Kings Mill Residence working 7am-9.30am, four mornings per week, year round.

The successful candidate will support the preparation and service of breakfast for pupils who stay overnight in the school's residential provision. You will help ensure that breakfasts are prepared and served efficiently, on time, and in a welcoming environment for our pupils.

Duties will include:

· Prepare, cook, and serve breakfast for residence pupils.

· Ensure food is presented to a high standard and meets individual dietary requirements.

· Maintain excellent standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and safety.

· Clean kitchen equipment, work surfaces, utensils, and dining areas after service.

· Receive and store deliveries appropriately.

· Complete basic food safety and stock records as required.

· Work positively as part of the school and residence catering teams.

You will become part of Kings Mill's experienced and supportive team, where full training, guidance, and ongoing support will be provided.

The school and residence are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. In addition, an online search will be conducted.

You must be able to explain any gaps in your employment/education history and you must have a legal right to work in the UK. Appointments will be subject to satisfactory disclosure checks at enhanced level by the Disclosure and Barring Service as well as other background checks including professional references.

We comply with all the principles of safer recruitment as outlined in the document DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education (current version).

Further information about our commitment to safeguarding can be found in our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, available in the policies section of our website www.kingsmillschool.co.uk