Birmingham School Kitchen

Birmingham Kitchen Assistant - School

Berkeley Scott are currently recruiting for a Kitchen Assistant to join a school catering team in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for an immediate start within a supportive school environment.

What we offer

• £12.71-£14.00 per hour
• Weekly pay
• Immediate start
• School-based working environment
• Support from the Berkeley Scott recruitment team
• Opportunity to gain further experience within education catering

What you will be doing

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will support the catering team with the smooth running of the school kitchen and help maintain high standards of food preparation and cleanliness.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with basic food preparation and serving meals
• Supporting chefs and the wider kitchen team
• Washing up and keeping kitchen areas clean and organised
• Following food hygiene and health & safety procedures
• Helping with deliveries, stock rotation and storage
• Supporting the team during busy service periods
• Ensuring the kitchen remains clean, safe and well organised

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Kitchen Assistant or in a similar catering environment is desirable
• Experience within a school or education setting is desirable
• Enhanced DBS required
• 2 references required
• Food Safety Level 2 certificate required (or willingness to obtain)
• Food Allergen certificate required (or willingness to obtain)
• Good understanding of food hygiene and health & safety
• Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Right to work in the UK