Kitchen Assistant (Part Time)

Please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting/interviews will progress up until the closing date. Should a suitable candidate be appointed, we reserve the right to close the advert early.

Merchant Taylors’ School is seeking a part time Kitchen Assistant to work within our Catering department to assist with all aspects of basic food production and service, kitchen hygiene and other duties associated with the running of the School’s kitchen.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Basic food preparation
• Communicating with customers
• Setting up food service counters prior to service time.
• Service of food to boys and staff and visitors
• Recovery of left over foods
• Cleaning of service counters, dining room, kitchen equipment, furniture and floors etc.
• Use of dishwashers, Pot Wash and cutlery polisher
• Buffet work in all parts of the School
• Required to wear protective clothing and safety footwear
• Service and cleaning in Tuck Shop (when needed)
• Other related duties as detailed by your line managers.
• Working across all other areas within the Catering Department providing cover during periods of absence as and when required. The areas will include Pot Wash and Veg preparation.
• To perform all reasonable duties to support the department as requested by the Catering Manager.
• Regularly complete both online and in-person training on catering practices and school compliance requirements.

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