Kitchen Assistant - #1665160

Location – Edinburgh West

Hours – Mon-Fri 16-18 hours per week

Rate of pay - £12.69 per hour

Temporary ongoing

Immediate Start

Successful 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 £59

If you are interested in this role, please respond directly to this advert