Kitchen Assistant

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Date Effective / ASAP
Head Teacher / Lisa Leonard
Line Manager / Jan Green
Employee

Job Description

Person Specification

JOB PROFILE

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Kitchen Assistant

Responsible to: Kitchen Manager

Level 1D9-12

PURPOSE OF ROLE:

To exercise professional skills, under the direction of the Kitchen Manager, in the preparation, production and finishing of a wide variety of food dishes according to the menu and using modern catering technology, recipes and work methods.

To use catering skills in the serving of food and replenishment of service areas and the clearing and cleaning of the kitchen and, when required, the dining room.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. To prepare, cook and produce fresh and convenience foods as directed using the methods and recipes specified. This will include vegetarian meals, culturally-appropriate meals and special needs requirements.
  1. To assist with the setting up and clearing of the counter, serving of food, and supervision of self-service of food at the service counter, assisting in replenishments as necessary.
  1. To assist in the clearing, cleaning and washing up within the kitchen, including “in depth” cleaning using any specialised products and methods authorised.
  1. To work at all times in accordance with Health & Safety and Food Hygiene Regulations standards.
  1. To direct the work of kitchen assistants or trainees if required according to correct methods and safety rules laid down.
  1. Use of a high level of cooking skills in the production of new food dishes using modern food technology and methods in accordance with current catering policy.
  1. To assist where possible with the daily clerical duties within the kitchen and to be responsible in the Kitchen Manager’s absence for receiving, checking and banking of cash as appropriate.
  1. To be responsible in the Kitchen Manager’s absence for the receipt of all goods, checking, issue and security of stores.
  1. To undergo training, in both formal courses and on-the-job, to develop cooking and kitchen organisational skills so as to be able to develop potential and to take charge of the kitchen in the absence if the Kitchen Manager.
  1. Where and when required to be responsible for the servicing and cleaning of vending machines, checking of cash and record keeping.
  1. To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility as may be required from time to time.

The duties in this job description will be carried out in accordance with Part IX of the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document 2000, or any subsequent document which may succeed the 2000 document.

Safeguarding Children

CONTEXT:

All teaching staff are part of a whole school team. They are required to support the values and ethos of the school and school priorities as defined in the School Development Plan. This will mean focusing on the needs of colleagues, parents and pupils and being flexible in a busy pressurised environment.

Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. Therefore, it is essential in making your application you disclose whether you have any pending charges, convictions, bind-overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences.

This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exemptions) (Amendments) Order 1986. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.

The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers.

‘The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment’.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

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This acts as selection criteria and gives an outline of the types of person and the characteristics required to do the job.

Essential (E):- without which candidate would be rejected

Desirability (D):- useful for choosing between two good candidates.

Essential / Desirable
Educational/ Qualifications/ Training
Experience
Skills/ Knowledge /
Aptitude / Excellent written and oral skills.
Proven team player.
Excellent communication skills.
Personal Qualities / Ability to relate to people at all levels.
Caring and understanding.
Energy, enthusiasm and perseverance.
Self-confidence.
Reliability and integrity.
Sense of humour.
Ability to work to deadlines. / Adaptable and versatile approach.
Flexibility.
Self-Motivation
Commitment / Commitment to raising standards.
Commitment to the school, its pupils and other stakeholders.
Other / Good health and attendance record. / Valid driving licence and means of private transport.

We will consider any reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Disability Discrimination Act (1995), to enable any applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post.

The job-holder will ensure that school policies are reflected in all aspects of his/her work, in particular those relating to:

(i)Equal Opportunities

(ii)Health and Safety

(iii)Data Protection Act (1984 & 1998)

(iv)Code of Conduct