Kitchen Assistant

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised kitchen Assistant to join our catering team at Woodfields. This would be an ideal position for anyone that has experience in this role already or someone that has similar experience in a catering environment.

Key Responsibilities 

• Working with the Trust Central Catering Team, planning and preparation of menus according to nutritional standards 
• Working alongside the school cook to provide pupils with nutritious meals, considering the dietary needs of pupils and their varied cultural and religious backgrounds 
• Prepare, cook and oversee the cooking of food working under the direction of the school cook and the Trust Central Catering Team 
• Safely Operate kitchen equipment and ensure it is thoroughly cleaned after use

 Experience 

• Knowledge of a range of techniques, procedures and practices for preparing, cooking and serving food and the relevant hygiene requirements. 
• The ability to resolve problems in relation to supplies, staff, and pupil requirements. 
• Interpersonal & communication skills required to communicate with, pupils, staff, the Head teacher and external organisations (e.g. food suppliers). 
• Physical skills in the use of kitchen equipment, knives for preparation, cooking of food. 
• Experience of working in a similar environment would be ideal

 In return we can offer you 

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

This is not exhaustive.

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks.

For further details on the recruitment process, please review our Recruitment Pack. This can be found attached to each vacancy or requested by emailing recruitment@astreaacademytrust.org