NAME OF CURRENT JOB HOLDER:

ROMAN FIELDS PROVISION

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:Kitchen Assistant

REPORTS TO:Cook

SALARY RANGE:HA

HOURS:16 hrs (TTO)

DATE:November 2016

PURPOSE OF JOB:

  • Provides support to the cook at lunch time.
  • Maintains a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining area using established procedures.
  • To prepare the dining room for school lunches and clear away afterwards.
  • Accurately records amount of meals served using daily record sheets.
  • To ensure that equipment is maintained and practices energy conservation.
  • Practices safe work techniques, implementing preventative safety measures and reporting any concerns.
  • Organise hospitality food for insets and training functions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Preparation of sandwiches and other food under the supervision of the cook.
  • Provide support at lunchtime with the serving and sale of lunchtime menu.
  • Deputise for the cook when required.
  • Maintains an environment conductive to protecting the health and well-being of the young people through high levels of food and sanitation standards (i.e.: washing, dryingand stock control).
  • Implements processes for proper use and care of all equipment.
  • Follows sanitation procedures when using cleaning equipment.
  • Practises safe working techniques.
  • Interacts with other in an ethical and professional manner.
  • To ensure displays relating to the kitchen are updated regularly showing relevant and informative information.
  • Operates equipment safely, monitors equipment operation and reports any malfunctions.
  • Attends any relevant training ensuring food and hygiene certificate is up to date.
  • Ensure clear menus with costing are displayed along with any nutritional information.
  • Ensure the kitchen has up to date information in respect of any allergies and FSM (obtained from the office) and this is held confidentially.
  • Prepare the layout of the tables for lunch and ensure the equipment is available and ready for use.
  • Ensure effective customer service; listening and resolving enquiries cascading upwards when required.
  • Clear up the dining room after the lunch break, including clearing any food and wrapping left on the tables.
  • Assists the cook with termly stock checks.
  • Hospitality food for insets and training functions, including clearing up between breaks and ensuring the kitchen is clean for the next working day.

JOB CONTEXT

The provision welcomes staff of a high professional standard and has a shared responsibility with staff for continual review and development of expertise.

REVIEW OF DUTIES

The specific duties attached to any member of staff are subject to annual review and may, after discussion, be changed.

EQUALITIES

Be aware of and support difference and ensure that the provisions equality and diversity policies are followed.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Be aware of, and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection and report all concerns to an appropriate person.

DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE

The post is classed as having a high degree of contact with children or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offences Act 1974. The provision is highly committed to safeguarding children. An enhanced disclosure will be sought through the Disclosure and Barring Service as part of Hertfordshire County Council’s pre-employment checks. Please note that additional information referring to the Disclosure and Barring Service is in the guidance notes to the application form.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The post holder is required to contribute to and support the overall aims and ethos of the provision. All staff are required to participate in training and other learning activities and in performance management and development as required by the provisions policies and practices.

** The duties and responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present. The post holder is expected to accept any reasonable alterations that may from time to time be necessary**

I have read understood and accept the responsibilities of MSA at Roman Fields Provision.

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