Kitchen Aide

Job Overview

We are seeking a Kitchen Aide to support food labs and kitchen environments, ensuring cleanliness, organisation, and efficient assistance during practical lessons.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in Food Labs and Kitchens by wiping surfaces, sweeping, mopping floors, and emptying rubbish bins.
• Refill soap dispensers and keep sink areas clean and sanitary.
• Organize and check cutlery, utensils, and kitchen equipment at workstations.
• Receive daily food deliveries and allocate food items to the appropriate teaching staff.
• Assist teachers by preparing ingredients, utensils, and workstations for cooking lessons.
• Support both teachers and students during lessons by replenishing supplies and assisting with kitchen appliances.
• After lessons, clean and arrange the kitchen, ensuring proper food storage and waste disposal.
• Verify that cookers, sinks and other kitchen zones are clean and switched off after use.
• Handle kitchen linens such as towels and aprons, including washing, drying, and folding them into class sets.

Qualifications & Requirements

• At least one year of experience working within a school environment is preferred.
• Experience related to Nutrition & Food Science laboratories and inventory management is advantageous.
• Must hold a valid WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1 Certificate and provide the Certificate of Attainment before starting work.