Full Time Kitchen Assistant – Lavenham, Suffolk -REF 936

Full Time Kitchen Assistant required for Independent school located in the beautiful village of Brettenham-easy access from Stowmarket, Sudbury and Hadleigh.

We are looking for someone reliable, with a good work ethic and the ability to work well within a team whom provide meals for pupils, staff and visitors to the school.

Working Hours       44.6 weeks paid including 28 days holiday inc. Bank Holidays

Term Time plus 4 weeks ( 38 weeks) 2 week rota

Week 1: 7.30 – 3.15 pm  Monday to Friday

Week 2: 7.30 – 3.15 pm Monday to Friday

10.45 – 18.30 Sunday

19 kitchen cleaning days out of term

9.45 -2.15pm

The Job:

• Assisting chef with food preparation and other duties
• Sunday cook already pre-prepared meals for lunch and supper-serving the children in the dining room
• Undertake dining room duties, including serving of correct portions of food and beverage at the designated times to staff, pupils and visitors.
• Assist with school functions and events
• Washing up crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils.
• Undertake daily and periodic cleaning
• Hand in lost property from dining room
• During school holiday undertake more thorough cleaning as directed by Catering Manager
• Keep Health and Safety skills updated and adhere to safe working practices
• Report defects and maintenance requirements

The Person:

• Must be a good team player but able to work using one initiative
• Must have the ability to understand oral and written instructions
• Must possess basic food handling skills
• Understand child protection issues
• Experienced in food presentation in a commercial/educational environment
• Will hold a Food Hygiene certificate

We are looking for an honest, reliable, punctual person with good interpersonal skills.

Conscientious with a willingness to learn new skills

A well presented person who is self motivated with a positive ‘can do’ approach.

Tel Jackie 07979501997