Catering Assistant
CATERING ASSISTANTS working in school kitchens throughout Waltham Forest and Haringey
Rate of Pay: £ 11.29 per hour (Pay award pending).
CORE HOURS: 11.30am to 2.30pm including an ½ hour unpaid lunch break. Monday to Friday (Total 12.5 paid hours per week)
Our school catering teams use their skills to create nutritious home-cooked meals, using fresh responsibly sourced, seasonal nutritious ingredients, that support healthier lifestyles and ensure all our customers of all ages have equal access to high quality school food.
We are looking for enthusiastic Catering Assistants to join one of our school catering teams.
The positions will assist with the preparation of our fresh food, serving customers, understanding food Allergens, food service, washing up, cleaning all areas of the kitchen.
The role is at times physically demanding and fast paced.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a busy catering environment and be able to work as part of a team. Be able and willing to follow instructions from the Cook supervisor.
Have excellent communication skills with customers of all ages.
You will be rewarded with an excellent competitive salary.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, all successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS application, provide 2 references and have right to work in the UK.
Our term time contract is a great way to combine work with family commitments.
There are excellent opportunities for those who wish to develop their career further within Waltham Forest Catering.
Our benefits include: -
- Permanent term time contract.
- Excellent training and opportunities for career progression.
- Bike to work scheme
-Staff benefit scheme
- a valued and vibrant multi cultural workforce
Full training and uniform will be provided. You must be prepared to travel around the borough when required.
Please note you will have a basic numeracy and literacy test which you must pass prior to interview.
This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Interview date: Week commencing :13.6.22
July or September 2022 start dates.
How to Apply
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