Job: Term Time Lunchtime Assistant

Lloyd Recruitment Services, representing a renowned educational institution based near Haywards Heath, are currently seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join their team during lunchtime hours - term time only.

As a Lunchtime Kitchen Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting with meal preparation, serving students, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen area. This role requires someone with a keen interest in food service and a willingness to work in a fast-paced environment.

If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and enjoy working as part of a team, we would love to hear from you.

What's in it for you?

• £12.30ph
• Monday to Friday, Term Time only
• 9:30am - 3:30pm, but have flexibility
• Free Parking - Must have own transport due to location
• Up to 30 hours a week
• DBS paid for
• Must be a driver due to location

Responsibilities

• Assisting the School Cook in meal preparation, focusing on vegetables, salads, fruits, and cold dishes
• Setting up serving areas efficiently for lunch service
• Maintaining cleanliness, presentation, and stocking of designated areas
• Adhering strictly to the cleaning schedule for spot cleaning, pre/post-use, and daily/weekly tasks
• Sweeping, mopping the dining hall floor, and washing kitchen utensils as needed
• Collaborating with the School Cook to accommodate special dietary needs
• Establishing a contingency plan and acting as a substitute when necessary
• Promptly reporting maintenance issues and ensuring stock rotation to prevent waste
• Ensuring compliance with Hazard Awareness and Critical Control Point (HACCP) procedures
• Storing food products at correct temperatures to maintain safety standards
• Upholding kitchen hygiene standards and practicing personal hygiene
• Tidying the kitchen and properly storing equipment
• Laundering kitchen staff uniforms and cleaning cloths
• Promoting high standards of health and safety in the workplace

Essentials

• NVQ Level 2 Food Preparation & Cookery (or equivalent)
• Level 2/3 Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Previous experience working in a kitchen
• Knowledge of food & safety, hygiene, and health & safety legislation
• Ability to work timescales
• Work under pressure
• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
• Must have own transport due to location

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Unfortunately, due to high numbers of applications, we are only able to respond to shortlisted applicants. If you have not heard from us within 5 days, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

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Lloyd Recruitment Services are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer.