Love working with food and being part of a busy, friendly kitchen?

Here at Aurora Brooklands we support young people aged 9-16 who face various challenges associated with social, emotional and mental health needs.

We're looking for a reliable, organised and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join out dedicated team.

You'll play an important part in keeping our kitchen running smoothly, helping to prepare and serve tasty meals while maintaining excellent standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and safety.

What you'll be doing

Working alongside our Cook, you'll get involved in all aspects of the day-to-day kitchen, including:

• Preparing, cooking and serving meals to the required standards and times.
• Preparing packed lunches for off-site educational activities.
• Helping keep the kitchen clean, organised and hygienic.
• Supporting with menu planning, ordering and deliveries when needed.
• Stepping up to cover the Cook when required.
• Following food hygiene, COSHH, manual handling and health and safety procedures.
• Working as part of the wider team to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly every day.

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who is hard-working, dependable and ready to get stuck in.

You'll ideally have:

• A Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate, or be working towards one.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise in a busy environment.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment, cleaning routines and safe food preparation.
• Good communication and teamworking skills.
• A flexible, proactive approach and, above all, reliability and punctuality.

Previous experience in a busy kitchen would be great, but it isn't essential. A positive attitude and willingness to learn are just as important.

How to Apply: 

For candidates that haven't worked in this sector before please be aware that for regulatory reasons the application process is far more detailed and thorough compared to other sectors.

Please complete the online application form in full, including all employment and education details, and provide a personal statement that makes us keen to speak to you.

If you need any assistance or would like any more information, please contact Liz in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at liz.hudson@theauroragroup.co.uk

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.