Kitchen Assistants

Location: Various School Locations across Warrington via Warrington Council Pay Rate: £13.84 per hour PAYE Full Time | Temporary Contract (Approx. 2 Months) Mobile & Fixed School Positions Available

Warrington Council is seeking 20 reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistants to support school catering services across the borough. These full-time temporary positions offer an excellent opportunity to work within a busy school environment, helping to deliver high-quality meals to pupils while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene.

Day-to-day of the role:

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will support the Catering Supervisor in the preparation, service, and presentation of school meals. Duties will include:

• Assisting with the preparation and service of food and beverages.
• Supporting correct portion control and maintaining excellent food presentation standards.
• Packing and unpacking packed lunches and transported meals.
• Receiving, storing, and putting away deliveries and stock.
• Serving lunches to pupils and staff.
• Washing up and carrying out general kitchen duties.
• Setting up and clearing away equipment, tables, and chairs.
• Cleaning kitchen areas and equipment in line with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Following Health & Safety and COSHH procedures at all times.
• Operating handheld devices where required and instructed.
• Supporting the maintenance of food hygiene standards in accordance with the Food Safety Management System.
• Promoting school meals and assisting with promotional activities.
• Attending relevant training sessions when required.
• Building positive relationships with headteachers, school staff, parents, pupils, and colleagues.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• A valid Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service
• Food Hygiene Level 2 Certificate
• Previous experience working in a catering, kitchen, school meals, or food service environment
• Good understanding of food hygiene and health & safety practices
• A positive attitude and excellent teamwork skills

Driving Requirements

Fixed School Positions – candidates only need to travel to and from their allocated school location.

Mobile School Positions – candidates will be required to travel between different schools across Warrington and should ideally hold a full UK driving licence with access to transport.

Working Hours

Please note that start and finish times vary depending on the individual school and position allocated , so applicants must be flexible.