Description
Catering Assistant
15 hours per week
Shift pattern will vary slightly depending on which kitchen you be working at but will be approximately 10.30am – 1.30pm Monday-Friday, term time only .
The job involves serving pupils and teachers their school dinner at lunchtime, some simple food preparation eg making sandwiches / salad (but not cooking ) , washing up, cleaning the kitchen and helping to move dining furniture and get dining hall set up before service. Uniform will be provided.
No re-imbursement for travel expenses but we will keep the employee within the general vicinity of where they live.
Must have Enhanced DBS with Child Barring list check.
To assist in the preparation of all food and beverages as and when required, as directed by the Catering Supervisor, whilst ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
Influence and encourage customers in a positive way, in order to maximise meal uptake and healthy eating.
Ensure that decisions are based on existing Health and Safety, Food Hygiene legislation.
Ensure good levels of customer care and to help build a positive working relationship with the school’s Headteacher and other school staff.
Assist the Catering Supervisor to establish customer requirements.
Report any faults or defects in relation to premises/plant, in order to maintain safety standards.
Assisting in the preparation and serving of meals to pupils in schools
Handle cash, when required
Carry out general cleaning duties in all relevant catering areas including washing up of light equipment
Movement of dining furniture / setting up and clearing away of the dining hall before and after lunch service.
The post holder must carry out their duties with full regard to the Equal Opportunities Policy, Code of Conduct and all other Council Policies.
The post holder must comply with the Health and safety rules and regulations and with Health and safety legislation.
The post holder must comply with the principles of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in relation to the management of records and information.
To comply with the principles and requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR in relation to the management of records and information, and respect the privacy of personal information held.
If required, you will be expected to provide temporary cover in alternative kitchens as needed by the business.
As this job involves working in a school you will need to have enhanced police (DBS) check prior to employment.
Interested please apply
