Deputy Catering Assistant

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.