Catering Assistant

To apply please demonstrate how you meet the essential requirements of the person specification. We suggest that when completing your application form, you use the person specification criteria as headings then give a specific example. For external candidates to be eligible to apply for this post, you must be a Rochdale Resident who lives within the municipal boundaries of the Borough of Rochdale i.e where the household pays council tax to Rochdale Borough. Facilities Management have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, conscientious, reliable and 'hands on' Catering Assistant to join our team at 'Fresh Kitchen'. You will assist with the running of school kitchens. As an catering assistant you will be passionate about going that extra mile to deliver exceptional customer service to our pupils and staff. Locations are various schools throughout the Borough. (Rochdale, Middleton, Heywood and Littleborough). Duties include preparation of food and beverages, cooking of meals in accordance with menus, general kitchen dining room duties (for example washing-up, setting up and clearing away equipment and tables), cleaning and sanitising kitchen areas and assisting the kitchen supervisor as directed.

• Possess some culinary skills and be passionate about producing great quality meals whilst helping to drive our brand forward.
• Previous experience within a catering industry.
• Be enthusiastic and have an innovative approach
• Be interested in the feeding the minds of the future and educating the next generation about food.
• Excellent kitchen skills
• Knowledge of COSHH is essential.
• Ensuring you follow the rules of health and safety.
• Requires basic knowledge of dietary requirements and allergens, although full training will be provided.
• Have excellent communication skills
• Be flexible and willing with a 'can do' attitude
• For external candidates to be eligible to apply for this post, you must be a Rochdale Resident who lives within the municipal boundaries of the Borough of Rochdale i.e where the household pays council tax to Rochdale Borough.
  
  Cover will be required term time only and over the lunch-time period. Various hours are available.
hours approx. between 9.30-2pm Experience in this or similar type of field is required. Full Uniform / PPE is provided Appointment to this post is subject to full enhanced DBS and background checks. Health and safety regulations must be strictly adhered to As the post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring background check, please be advised that this check must be undertaken by Rochdale Borough Council. We are unable to accept a certificate undertaken by a third party, unless you have subscribed and maintained a membership of the DBS Update Service.