Catering Assistant

We are currently looking to employ two Catering Assistants to work as valued members of our dedicated kitchen team. You will working in a busy kitchen assisting with general kitchen duties as described below. We want to raise the profile of nutritious school food with the pupils & staff and help make good lunchtime memories for everyone so it essential that you can demonstrate a positive attitude which is appropriate to a school environment., To assist the line manager in preparing balanced, wholesome meals for our students and staff. This is a varied role that includes assisting with food preparation, plating meals and ensuring the kitchen, servery and dining areas are kept clean, tidy., · To ensure that the preparation & presentation of food are carried out promptly and to the agreed standards.

· Serving of meals and the setting up and clearing of tables and servery as required.

· To maintain a high standard of food hygiene, safety and cleanliness in accordance with academy policies and statutory requirements.

· General kitchen duties including washing up of equipment and utensils and the cleaning of all areas and surrounds.

· To assist in ensuring that the correct stock holding are maintained and rotated, whilst ensuring no excessive ordering takes place.

· To maintain adequate security of all stock and equipment.

· Helping any member of the kitchen staff as required.

· To maintain and adhere to the schools process for managing dietary and allergy requirements.

· To promote a positive, friendly atmosphere within the refectory area, offering a welcome to all students, staff and visitors.

· Taking responsibility for the kitchen in the absence of the Catering Manager.

· Numeracy and literacy skills with an ability to keep accurate records

· Basic Food Hygiene NVQ Level I or above (Desirable)

· Manual handling certificate (Desirable)

· Knowledge of Food Hygiene, COSHH, Health and Safety regulations and their application in the kitchen

· Ability to work on own initiative as well as a member of a team

· Understanding of portion control and waste handing process

· Experience of working in an catering environment

· Working with children in a similar role or educational setting (Desirable)

· Flexibility to respond to a variety of work situations with an ability to multitask

· Ability to be diplomatic, approachable and sensitive to the needs of others including Head Teachers, parents, pupils and suppliers

· Have an openness to learning and change

· Have a positive attitude to personal development and training

· Be able to work in ways that promote equality of opportunity, participation, diversity and responsibility

· This role is subject to an enhanced DBS

· Must be alert and able to react in case of emergency

Birley Primary Academy is a happy and positive educational setting where diversity is truly celebrated. We have a team of talented, hard-working and committed staff, who are dedicated to doing the very best for all children.

Vacancy 1 -10 hrs a week 11.30am-1.30pm £6370.27-£6919.40 Term time + 3 days

Vacancy 2 - 15hrs a week 10.45am-1.45pm £9555.40-£10,379.10 Term time + 3 days