Job Title:Senior Kitchen Assistant
Location:Lavender Field School, Crewe
Hours:25 hours per week (9am – 2pm)
Contract:Term time only
Salary:£13,144 per annum
The role will suit an experienced, enthusiastic, pro-active and motivated, hands on Kitchen Assistant to provide support to our catering service. Good understanding of traditional home cooked meals, must be reliable & fully competent in all aspects of kitchen duties. This role will involve supporting the chef with meal planning preparation and ordering.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
1. To stand in for the chef and lead the kitchen during any periods of absence
2. Food preparation and cooking in line with all Food Hygiene, Health and Safety legislation and procedures
3. Service delivery to the children and employees
4. Setting up and clearing away service points and dining equipment and furniture.
5. Washing up and clearing up spillages
6. Cleaning kitchen, dining area, access areas, furniture and equipment in line with our Cleaning Systems
7. Other general kitchen related duties as directed.
8. When suitable and where risk assessed be willing and able to work alongside children on occasion in completing routine tasks.
General responsibilities and duties
1. Be a member of a team of professionals, providing therapeutic care and support to children
2. Ensure the emotional and physical wellbeing of all the children by meeting their needs in line with the National Minimum Care Standards and the policies and procedures.
3. Ensure that the dignity of all children in residence is upheld.
4. Work with team members to achieve a warm, familial, therapeutic atmosphere within the home and school