School Kitchen Assistant

Pertemps Scotland

Posted 21 days ago, valid for 5 days

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH105BP, Scotland

Part Time

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Pertemps is recruiting a School Kitchen Assistant in Edinburgh West, offering a pay rate of £12.69 per hour, increasing to £13.20 by the end of August.
The position requires candidates to work 16-18 hours per week, Monday to Friday, on a temporary ongoing basis with an immediate start.
Key responsibilities include basic food preparation, customer service, setting up dining areas, serving meals, and maintaining cleanliness in kitchen and service areas.
Candidates should possess excellent customer service skills, a basic understanding of food hygiene, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
A PVG Certificate is required for safeguarding purposes, which costs £59 for new applicants.

Pertemps are currently recruiting for a School Kitchen Assistant based in Edinburgh West to support a busy public sector clientLocation - Edinburgh WestHours - Mon-Fri 16-18 hours per weekRate of pay - £12.69 per hour (rate increase £13.20 - end of Aug)Temporary ongoingImmediate StartSuccessful candidates will play a vital role in delivering high quality catering services to Education facilities. Working as part of a team, to deliver a range of meals, basic food preparation and great customer care.Duties to include:

Basic preparation and cooking of food and beverages in accordance with a service specification.
Customer service - Interaction with employees and service users
Setting up the dining room and service area.
Serving meals and having an awareness of portion control
Cleaning of kitchen, dining and service areas.
Cash handling and the use of tills and card readers
Use of catering equipment (training will be provided)
Compliance with regulations, policies, procedures
Daily manual handling including transportation of meal containers.
Handling and safe use of chemicals and equipment, following safe systems of work.
Working without direct supervision and may involve lone working.

Successful candidates will have:

Excellent customer service skills
Basic knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety.
Ability to work on your own or as part of a team.
Good communication skills and a 'can do' attitude.
Well-presented and good appearance
Flexible, adaptable and the ability to work under pressure or to tight timescales.
Demonstrate ability to self-motivate and manage own time

PVG Certificate: Required for safeguarding purposes. For new applicants this will cost you £59If you are interested in this role, please respond directly to this advert

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