Job Title CATERING: KITCHEN ASSISTANT
Reports to CATERING MANAGER
Responsible for N/A
Liaison with Other catering staff, suppliers.
Job Purpose To assist as directed, with all aspects of the service of food and beverages to the standards required by the school.
Duties • Serving customers at the counter or from a trolley or kiosk as required.
• To undertake all aspects of cleaning equipment (light and heavy), walls (up to 6ft.) floors, fixtures and fittings, cooking utensils, cutlery, glassware etc. as directed.
• During service times, to ensure that tables and counters are as clean as reasonably practicable and adequately stocked.
• To maintain a high standard of personal and general cleanliness and hygiene to comply with statutory and school regulations.
• To attend training activities and/or meetings as required.
• Report immediately any accidents, fire, theft, loss, damage, unfit food or other irregularities and take such action as may be appropriate or possible.
• The duties above are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be required by the Headteacher to carry out appropriate duties within the context of the job, skills and grade.
General • To participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with line manager.
• To comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health & safety in the workplace.
• To ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the School’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
• You may be asked to cover staff absence that is out of your normal duty hours.
• The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
CATERING: KITCHEN ASSISTANT
General heading Detail Examples
Qualifications & Experience Specific qualifications & experience Experience of Serving customers at the
counter/hatch or from a trolley or kiosk as
required
Experience of all aspects of cleaning equipment (light and heavy), walls (up to 6ft.) floors, fixtures and fittings, cooking utensils, cutlery, glassware etc.
Training will be given.
Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures General understanding of the operation of a school
Ability to maintain a high standard of personal and general cleanliness and hygiene to comply with statutory and school regulations
Literacy Basic reading and writing skills
Numeracy Basic numeracy skills
Technology Ability to use kitchen and cleaning equipment
Communication Written Ability to complete basic forms
Verbal Ability to exchange routine verbal information clearly with children and adults
Languages Seek support to overcome communication barriers with children and adults
Negotiating Consult with colleagues
Working with children Behaviour Management Understand and implement the school’s behaviour management policy
SEN Understand and support the differences in children and adults and respond appropriately
Curriculum Basic understanding of the learning experience provided by the school
Child Development Basic understanding of the way in which children develop
Health & Well being Understand the importance of physical and emotional wellbeing
Working with others Working with partners Understand the role of others working in the school
Relationships Ability to establish rapport and respectful and trusting relationships with children, their families and carers and other adults
Team work Ability to work effectively with other adults in the school
Information Ability to provide timely and accurate information, as required
Responsibilities
Organisational skills Good organisational skills
Line Management N/A
Time Management Ability to manage own time effectively
Creativity Ability to follow instructions
General Equalities Demonstrate a commitment to equality
Health & Safety Basic understanding of Health & Safety
Child Protection Understand and implement child protection procedures
Confidentiality/Data Protection Understand procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality
CPD Be prepared to develop and learn in the role