Catering Assistant

Humber Recruitment are pleased to be resourcing a Catering Assistant for a client of ours based in Grimsby on a temporary-to-permanent basis with part-time hours.

PURPOSE OF JOB 

Undertake basic food preparation and catering activities related to the preparation, sale and consumption of meals and convenience foods in a safe and comfortable environment throughout the day.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Store food items and rotate stock prior to cooking, preparation or display for sale (including promotion items). Dispose of out-of-date or return unsold stock to appropriate storage.
• Undertake the routine preparation and basic cooking of a full range of foodstuff.
• Clean, wash and sanitise a full range of commercial catering equipment, utensils and work areas used in the preparation, cooking and consumption of food.
• Prepare and clear designated dining areas (including the moving, setting up and storage of furniture and equipment) to provide a safe and comfortable environment for the consumption of food.
• Serve a range of meals, items and replenish sales display areas during the service period to achieve customer satisfaction.
• Monitors children’s and young people’s general conduct and behaviour throughout the school and intervenes to resolve routine issues using appropriate techniques and skills to restore a safe and calm atmosphere conducive to learning and ensure the safety and wellbeing of pupils, staff and visitors.
• For serious issues, where appropriate, advises children and young people of their responsibilities and the possible consequences of their actions. Engages immediate assistance from qualified colleagues and supports them to restore a safe and calm atmosphere conducive to learning and ensure the safety and wellbeing of pupils, staff and visitors.
• For very serious incidents, engages immediate assistance from senior colleagues or, in extreme cases, the emergency services to provide an appropriate response to restore a safe and calm atmosphere conducive to learning and ensure the safety and wellbeing of pupils, staff and visitors.

SUPERVISION / MANAGEMENT OF PEOPLE

 No supervisory responsibility but may on occasion be required to familiarise colleagues with work routines.

CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION

The attractive display and presentation of meals and convenience food items to increase sales, encourage take-up and promote a culture of healthy eating.

CONTACTS AND RELATIONSHIPS

Internal contacts: –

Customers: Staff and pupils as customers of the service.

Supervisor: Advice and direction is available from the Supervisor on all non-routine matters.

DECISIONS

The post holder works within established food hygiene, health and safety and administrative procedures.  Options to choose within a range of tasks to achieve service objectives and identified customer needs.

Discretion – The postholder works within clearly defined rules and procedures.

Consequences – The postholder’s decisions will have a limited and short-term effect.

Work within well-established practices, procedures and guidelines.

RESOURCES

The postholder will have responsibility for:

• The display, serving and sale of a range of foods.
• The location of furniture and storage.
• Handling and use of a range of catering cleaning materials.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

 Divided into 4 subcategories as follows:-

Work Demands – Work tasks can be interchanged to achieve service delivery deadlines.

Physical demands – The post requires some physical effort; awkward postures and lifting and handling will form a regular element of the job.

Working Conditions – The postholder works in an indoor environment associated with the storage, display, preparation, cooking and consumption of food.

Work Context – The work involves regular contact with staff and pupils and there may be some occasions of conflict in the conduct of pupils.   It is anticipated however that this would be minimal and that the postholder would seek assistance. Work will involve the regular use of a range of commercial catering equipment, cleaning materials and utensils.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

The postholder will have an understanding of:

• The relevant Food Hygiene regulations
• Health and Safety, including COSHH
• Lifting and Handling.
• HACCP
• Natasha’s Law
• Dietary requirements

Awareness of:

• Healthy lifestyle options.
• Fire Safety

Ability to record transactions related to delivery of supplies, stock disposal and routine catering activity.

Basic Literacy, numeracy and communication skills. 

Routine food preparation and basic cooking skills.

Use of appropriate cleaning materials and equipment.

Awareness of procedures for equipment and utensils used in the preparation, cooking and consumption of food.

GENERAL

Other Duties – The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not restrictive and the postholder may be required to undertake any other duties which may be required from time to time. Any such duties should not however substantially change the general character of the post.

Equal Opportunities – The postholder must carry out his/her duties with full regard to the school’s Equal Opportunities policy.

Health and Safety – The postholder must carry out his/her duties with full regard to the Department’s Health and Safety Procedures.

To apply for the position, click the apply button below or at the top of the page and complete the form. For more information on the role, call our team on 01472 729768 and we will be happy to assist. You can visit our jobs page to see our full list of available vacancies.

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