To support the Cook and catering team with the provision of all catering within school in a professional, safe and hygienic manner.

RESPONSIBLE FOR

To assist in the preparation, cooking and serving of basic food (hot and cold) and beverages using set recipes/specifications

Assist in waste materials removal and disposal

Use of kitchen equipment, knives for food preparation

Refill and replace sauces, condiments and other consumables

Assist in the proper storage and stock control of chemicals and foodstuff

Operate a cashless till pod

Serving and assisting customers in a professional manner

Undertake cleaning and washing up, as directed, in the kitchen, serving and dining areas

Prepare the dining room for service, including any cleaning and moving and setting up of furniture and equipment

To serve meals and refreshments in line with academy requirements.  This may be in the main serveries or in satellite schools, as the service grows

To assist the Cook and colleagues with academy hospitality functions

Follow food hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen in accordance with health and safety, food hygiene and COSSH regulations, at all times

Work to set standards and maintain consistent standards

May demonstrate own duties to new or less experienced staff

Exchange information with other catering staff, and interaction with students to establish their needs

Maintain basic records, such as food temperature, where required

Identify straight forward solutions to simple problems 

Willingness to undertake health and safety training and attend any relevant training courses, as required

Basic food hygiene and food preparation skills required

Basic numeracy to understand weighing and till reconciliation

Basic literacy to read instructions

Previous catering experience desirable

First aid at work may be a requirement

Deliver and serve meals at our off site provision, located within close proximity of OSCA