School Catering Assistant

Job Title: School Kitchen/Catering Assistant Location: Solihull Salary: £12.21 per hour Working Hours: Monday to Friday (term-time only), up to 5 hours per day (hours may vary) Job Summary: We are seeking a reliable and motivated School Kitchen/Catering Assistant to support the daily operations of a school kitchen in Solihull. This role involves assisting with food preparation, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene, and ensuring the safe and timely delivery of meals from a central production kitchen to the school site. Key Responsibilities: * Assist with food preparation and portioning according to daily menus * Set up and serve meals in line with food hygiene standards * Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, serving areas, and equipment * Adhere to all food safety and hygiene regulations * Set up and clear dining areas before and after meal service * Clean kitchen equipment and dining furniture as needed * Receive, check, and store food deliveries in line with food safety guidelines * Drive and transport prepared food from the production kitchen to the school kitchen * Ensure safe handling and punctual delivery of food items * Report any issues or delays in transportation to the Catering Manager or Supervisor * Provide support to other kitchen staff as required * Comply with health and safety, food hygiene, and COSHH regulations at all times * Support inclusive service delivery and promote equal opportunities in the workplace * Carry out additional duties as directed by the Catering Manager in line with service needs Requirements: * Previous experience in a kitchen, catering, or school kitchen environment (preferred) * Valid UK manual driving licence (essential) * Ability to transport food safely and punctually between sites * Good knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards * Physically fit and capable of lifting/moving catering equipment or food containers * Strong communication and teamwork skills * Flexible and willing to adjust hours if required Additional Information: * An Enhanced DBS Check is required (must be registered on the Update Service or willing to apply) * Must provide two professional references covering the last 24 months