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14-08-2025
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Job Description
3 months contract with local authority
Job Description:
As a catering assistant you will be responsible for purchasing preparing cooking and serving meals while ensuring that they are balanced and cater to the ethnic religious and dietary needs of clients and staff. Additionally you will be required to provide additional catering when necessary.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Acting as a key holder unlocking the nursery in the morning and switching on all necessary equipment. Addressing any issues that may arise.
- Preparing and cooking lunch as well as preparing snacks within the centre while considering dietary cultural and religious needs. Taking responsibility for clearing away after meals.
- Ordering produce and ensuring sufficient coverage for the required number of meals while minimising waste and adhering to sell-by dates.
- Maintaining hygiene standards and safe practices at all times including cleaning fridges freezers cookers washing large pots and cleaning work surfaces.
- Accounting for any expenses and monitoring budgets.
- Attending meetings with centre managers to discuss menus planning meals on a weekly basis and participating in team meetings and training sessions as required.
- Ensuring that standards and working practices conform to Health & Safety legislation in the catering area.
Requirements
- Proven experience in catering or food service
- Knowledge of dietary and cultural considerations
- Strong understanding of hygiene and safety standards
- Ability to work within budget constraints
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Proven experience as a Cook or relevant position Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures Understanding of food safety and sanitation regulations Ability to work well in a team environment Excellent time management skills Certification from a culinary school or relevant training is a plus
Employment Type
Full Time
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