Catering Assistant
Job Type : Permanent, Contract, Full Time
Salary : £11.65/hour Included in job spec
Catering Assistant – School
Salary: £11.65 per Hour
Benefits:
Pension scheme
Free Parking
Paid Holiday
Meals on duty
Working Hours
Normal working hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 2.30pm term time only (including INSETS) plus 3 days at the start and end of the term, a total of 37 weeks per year, although some flexibility will be required at busy times. At certain times of the year there are evening events which the Catering Assistant may be required to help with.
Residential lettings during the school holidays; there is a regular 3-day shift during the Easter holidays and a further 5-day shift that may be required during the summer holidays.
Main duties
Assist with the preparation of school meals
Prepare morning and afternoon snacks for the whole school
Prepare fresh fruit pots for lunch and supper.
Prepare sandwiches for After-school clubs, match tea’s, meetings
Assist Head Chef in making sure food is out on time and ready to serve
Making sure that methods of food preparation and presentation are to the schools’ standards and allergens and dietary requirements are carefully followed.
Wash down work station after every use.
Wash down trolleys after every use.
Keep floors clean and slip free
Help clear down servery (breakfast, lunch)
Ensure that all areas under your control are left clean and tidy at all times but especially at the end of your shift
Ensure any spillages or breakages that could constitute a risk to health and safety are cleared up and made safe straight away
Be aware of children’s allergies
Comply with all relevant H&S policies, e.g. manual handling, food hygiene, COSHH, etc.
Ensure any hazardous substances (including kitchen knives, cleaning chemicals/materials, oven lighters, etc.) are stored safely and appropriately and are only accessible to appropriate members of staff
Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) should be used whenever relevant and will be provided by the school
Be vigilant at all times with respect to risks to the health and safety of those using the school site and how such risks can be minimised. Inform the Head Chef/Dining room supervisor of any H&S hazards identified
Ensure a high standard of personal and general cleanliness and hygiene and maintain a professional appearance
Essential
Able to work in a clean, tidy and professional manner.
Must behave and dress in a manner appropriate to the presence of young children.
Willingness to undertake further training and learn new skills.
Basic general education including reasonable literacy and numeracy.
DESIRABLE
Level 2 food safety certificate
Previous experience of working in a catering environment
Previous experience of working in a school environment
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More Information
- Address Farnham, Surrey
