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Job description

To actively participate in the daily operation of the Catering Unit under the direction of the Senior Unit Catering Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Basic preparation of food and beverages, including the preparation of vegetables and snacks using appropriate equipment
• Simple cooking, including the reconstitution of prepared food
• Organising and controlling food service points
• Transferring and serving meals and snacks including transported meals
• Full list of main duties and responsibilities can be found in the application pack

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Willingness to undertake job related training
• Demonstrable knowledge of the requirements of a school caterer
• Demonstrable knowledge of relevant legislation with regard to hygiene in a catering environment
• Demonstrable knowledge of health and safety procedures in a catering environment
• Full list of essential skills can be found in the application pack

Desirable Skills

• Hold a Level 2 certificate (or higher) in Food Safety, or an equivalent qualification
• Experience of catering in a school meals, or similar catering establishment, where food is prepared, cooked and served
• Knowledge of food nutrition, and providing food to meet special dietary requirements
• Full list of desirable skills can be found in the application pack

Further Information

For full list of responsibilities, essential & desirable skills, please see Application Pack on employer's website by following the Apply Direct button. The closing date for receipt of completed Application Forms is 12 noon on Tuesday 23rd June 2026. Please return application forms (including monitoring form) by email only to tweir593@c2ken.net