Deputy Catering Assistant – Sparkbrook, Birmingham
Location: Sparkbrook, Birmingham
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long-term temporary
Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 7:00am – 3:00pm
Friday: 7:00am – 1:00pm
We are currently recruiting for a Deputy Catering Assistant to join a school in Sparkbrook, Birmingham on a long-term basis.
The successful candidate will support the day-to-day running of the school kitchen, working alongside the catering team to ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of the service.
This is a varied role involving both hands-on kitchen duties and administrative responsibilities. The successful candidate will need to be confident with placing orders, completing paperwork and supporting with the organisational side of the catering operation.
Key Responsibilities:
Supporting the day-to-day running of the school kitchen
Assisting with food preparation and general kitchen duties
Placing food and catering orders
Completing catering paperwork and maintaining relevant records
Supporting with stock control and monitoring supplies
Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and health & safety
Supporting the wider catering team as required
Providing catering support for school events, including after-school events such as awards evenings
Requirements:
Previous experience working in a professional kitchen or catering environment is essential
Good organisational and administrative skills
Experience with ordering, stock control and catering paperwork would be advantageous
Good understanding of food hygiene and kitchen health & safety
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Flexibility to support occasional after-school events is essential
This is an excellent long-term opportunity for an experienced kitchen/catering professional who is looking to take on additional responsibility and develop their administrative skills within a school environment.
Safeguarding & Compliance
All candidates will be required to successfully complete Supply Register's full vetting and compliance process prior to commencing the role, including:
Enhanced DBS check – candidates on the DBS Update Service are preferred
Satisfactory employment references
Right to Work checks
Full safeguarding and compliance checks
To apply, please submit your CV for consideration
