School Food Assistant

Leicestershire Traded Services : Leicestershire Traded Services have been working with education providers for more than 30 years. As part of Leicestershire County Council, we are a trusted organisation that offers top quality services including award-winning catering teams delivering dinners to over 200 schools across Leicestershire and Leicester City.

School Food Assistants : We are looking for a well-organised, enthusiastic School Food Assistants to provide support in the preparation, cooking and serving of food and to perform related kitchen duties to the highest standards. These roles are across the Leicestershire County as well as in Leicester City

The roles are term time based plus 3 days out of term time for cleaning. Contracts can range from 7.5 hours a week up to 16.25

As a public sector employer, we offer the hourly living wage £9.50 ( pay award pending ) and an attractive local government pension scheme.

On top of that you will receive full training and the opportunity to work towards recognised qualifications. As an organisation we actively encourage internal career progression and promotion.

Main Duties and Responsibilities :

• Preparing the dining area including furniture, setting trolleys and the cleaning and dismantling of these when required.
• Preparing the service area, hot cupboards and other equipment in the dining centre for efficient and effective service.
• Assisting in the preparation, cooking and serving of food and beverages as defined by the immediate supervisor or line manager, including style and presentation.
• Cleaning on a daily basis all catering area to standards laid down by the School Food Supervisor and in line with the Food Safety and Health and Safety Policy.
• Undergoing on and off the job training sessions as required
• Informing the immediate supervisor or line manager of any defects in light or heavy equipment and any premises not meeting Health & Safety and /or Food Hygiene Regulations Standards.
• Assisting in carrying out of a deep clean of the kitchen/dining room on 3 specified out of term time cleaning days.

Please see the Job Description / Person Specification which are attached further down on this page.

We particularly welcome applicants from black, minority, ethnic (BME) communities, disabled people and lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) communities, as they are currently under represented within our workforce.

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