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Kitchen Assistant

Nestled in the picturesque rural landscape of Cambridgeshire, Abbots Ripton Primary School is a vibrant and thriving educational community located just outside Huntingdon. Our unique school draws children from four local villages, with an impressive 75% of our pupils coming from beyond our immediate catchment area. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive, supportive learning environment.
 

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic individual to join the lunchtime team in our friendly school. The role involves working closely with our catering manager to help the children of our school have an enjoyable and healthy lunchtime experience. The role will see the successful candidate assisting in the kitchen and dining room as required (food service, dish and utensil washing, general cleaning, setting up the dining hall and any other tasks associated with catering). You will need to be able to work to a high standard with a positive attitude, be approachable, enthusiastic, flexible and committed to providing a quality service. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team are essential elements of the post.

We can offer you an incredibly supportive staff and school community who want the best for the children of Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School.

 
 
Key Responsibilities
  1.                    To be responsible for setting up and clearing away the dining hall before and after lunchtime.
  2.                    This includes setting out tables and chairs and preparing for the children to eat. 
  3.                    Clearing away will include wiping and putting down the tables before returning the tables and chairs to the store area.  This also includes sweeping the hall floor and spot wiping any spillages.
  4.                    Whilst children are eating, there will be some duties in the kitchen for example clearing the serving area and loading/unloading the dishwasher. 
  5.                    Delivering food to the children’s tables.
  6.                    Clearing dishes from tables where needed.
  7.                    Following Health and Safety guidelines.
  8.                    To maintain all School standards of hygiene.
  9.                    To report any hazards, defects and any relevant factors of building or environment safety that may be detrimental to safe working practices and normal school operations, immediately to the Headteacher.
  10.                 Other duties outside of this job description may be allocated from time to time.
 
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.
 
Closing date - Monday 20th July at midday.  Please email office@abbotsripton.cambs.sch.uk or call 01487 773318 if you have any questions about the role.