School Kitchen Assistant As a school kitchen assistant, you'll assist in preparing and serving meals, ensuring a clean and hygienic kitchen environment, and adhering to food safety regulations, working as part of a team to provide catering services to the school community. Key responsibilities of a School Kitchen Assistant: Food preparation: Assist in preparing various food items, including vegetables, salads, sauces following recipes and instructions. Serving: Assist with setting up the service counter, serving food to students and staff and clearing tables after meals. Cleaning: Maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen environment by washing dishes, cleaning equipment and sweeping/mopping floors. Food Safety: Ensure adherence to food safety regulations, including proper food storage, labelling and temperature control. Inventory: Assist with managing food supplies and inventory, ensuring adequate stock levels. Teamwork: Work collaboratively with other kitchen staff, including cooks and supervisors, to ensure smooth and efficient operations. Other Duties: These may include setting up dining furniture, preparing the dining room for service, and other tasks as assigned. As this role is to work in a school, an Enhanced DBS is required. If you have the relevant experience and qualifications for this School Kitchen Assistant role, please click 'Apply Now' s role is working in schools, an Enhanced DBS is required.