Kitchen Assistant

Pertemps are currently recruiting for a Kitchen Assistant based in Edinburgh West to support a busy public sector client

 

Location – Edinburgh West


Hours – Mon-Fri 16-18 hours per week


Rate of pay - £12.69 per hour


Temporary ongoing


Immediate Start

 

Successful candidates will play a vital role in delivering high quality catering services to Education facilities. Working as part of a team, to deliver a range of meals, basic food preparation and great customer care.

 

Duties to include:

• Basic preparation and cooking of food and beverages in accordance with a service specification.
• Customer service – Interaction with employees and service users
• Setting up the dining room and service area.
• Serving meals and having an awareness of portion control
• Cleaning of kitchen, dining and service areas.
• Cash handling and the use of tills and card readers
• Use of catering equipment (training will be provided)
• Compliance with regulations, policies, procedures
• Daily manual handling including transportation of meal containers.
• Handling and safe use of chemicals and equipment, following safe systems of work.
• Working without direct supervision and may involve lone working.

 

Successful candidates will have:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Basic knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety.
• Ability to work on your own or as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Well-presented and good appearance
• Flexible, adaptable and the ability to work under pressure or to tight timescales.
• Demonstrate ability to self-motivate and manage own time

 


PVG Certificate: Required for safeguarding purposes. For new applicants this will cost you £59


If you are interested in this role, please respond directly to this advert