Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Assistant – Dorchester

Teaching Personnel is seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join a school catering team in Dorchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and wants to contribute to creating a positive school environment.

The successful candidate will assist with the day-to-day running of the school kitchen, helping to prepare and serve meals while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety.

The Role:

• Assist with basic food preparation.
• Help prepare and serve meals to students and staff.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment.
• Wash and clean kitchen equipment, utensils and work surfaces.
• Assist with stock rotation and storage.
• Follow food hygiene and health and safety procedures.
• Support the wider catering team as required.
• Help ensure students receive a welcoming and efficient lunchtime service.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous kitchen or catering experience is desirable but not essential.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good understanding of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Comfortable working in a busy environment.
• Able to communicate professionally with staff and students.

This role would suit someone with previous catering experience, as well as candidates looking to develop their experience within a school environment.

Teaching Personnel can offer ongoing support from a dedicated consultant, access to further opportunities and competitive rates of pay.

If you are looking for a rewarding role within a school setting in Dorchester, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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