Kitchen Assistant

Job Description • Assist FCE, NFS and ALP teachers during cooking lessons and practical sessions. • Prepare materials and equipment for lessons, assessments and programmes. • Clean, sanitise and maintain cookery rooms, preparation room and container cabin. • Monitor and update food supplies, perishables, dry goods and kitchen inventory. • Maintain kitchen equipment and utensil records. • Assist with receiving food deliveries from vendors. • Ensure kitchens are safely secured, including switching off electricity and gas after use. • Report facility issues and potential safety hazards to the relevant coordinator. • Provide support during practical sessions and assist with school programmes. • Perform other duties assigned by the department or school. Requirements • Basic understanding of English. • Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Food &Nutrition Kitchen Assistant. • Valid WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1 certificate. • Good interpersonal and teamwork skills. • Patient and supportive when assisting students during practical lessons. • Meticulous in food preparation, stock-taking, housekeeping and cleaning. • Good awareness of food hygiene and kitchen safety. • Organised, responsible and able to work independently. • Adaptable, willing to learn and able to complete tasks within deadlines.