At Acocks Green Primary School we work together as a strong team to give our children the skills and experience to enable them to:

·        Be confident, independent and active learners

·        Experience success

·        Develop a love of learning for life

Acocks Green Primary School seek to appoint a general kitchen assistant to join our successful in-house team assisting with the preparation, cooking, serving and general kitchen cleaning.

Key Responsibilities of the successful applicant:

·         To assist with the basic preparation of food and refreshments, which will include some basic cooking tasks.

·         To assist with the care, cleaning, and maintenance cleaning of all equipment in use in the kitchen as required.

·         To prepare the dining room for lunch service, including laying of tables if required.

·         To serve meals and refreshments in line with school requirements.

·         To assist with the washing up of all kitchen items.

·         To assist with the general daily cleaning of the kitchen and associated areas

·         To maintain the agreed standard of dress and appearance.

·         To promote the policies and procedures of the school at all times.

·         To work in a safe manner at all times, ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with the legislative requirements and kitchen procedures.

The successful candidate will:-

·         enjoy working with children.

·         promote a welcoming atmosphere and have a calm and caring manner.

·         be a good communicator and team player.

·         have some prior experience of catering & food preparation.

·         be able to demonstrate some knowledge of the hygiene and health & safety rules needed in a kitchen producing food for the public.

·         be able to attend any training necessary.

·         be willing to take on any task asked of them.

·         be physically fit as some lifting will be involved.

We can offer an excellent working environment, high quality training and very supportive colleagues. Prior experience of working in a school kitchen will be advantageous, but is not essential.

For an application form, please email: recruitment@acocksgreen.bham.sch.uk

The closing date is Thursday 19^th March at noon

Interviews will take place w/c 23^rd March