Care Worker (Scale 3)
Enfield Council
Role
Who You Are
You are an enthusiastic individual interested in food and with a passion for working in a school environment. You have a friendly and approachable demeanor, enjoy working with children, and possess excellent communication skills. You are dedicated to maintaining hygiene and safety standards and are willing to travel to various schools within the Enfield borough. Catering experience is desirable, and fluency in English is essential.
What the Job Involves
Your role involves the basic preparation of food and beverages, including vegetable preparation and snack-making. You will perform simple cooking tasks, such as reconstituting prepared food, and be responsible for transporting and serving meals, ensuring portion control and proper use of serving equipment. Additionally, you will handle general kitchen and dining duties, maintain cleanliness standards throughout, operate a computerized meal register, and be vigilant about accident and hazard prevention. Compliance with personal hygiene, uniform standards, and immediate reporting of any equipment defects is also expected.
Skills
- Food hygiene qualification relevant to the job role (e.g., Level 1)
- Safeguarding awareness
- Awareness of health & safety regulations
- Good customer service skills
- Friendly and approachable
- Good communication skills at all levels
- Ability to maintain hygiene and cleanliness
- Willingness to travel within the borough
- Adhere to personal hygiene and uniform standards
- Ability to speak and understand English