Catering Assistant, School Meals - Primary School

JOB TITLE

Catering Assistant - Primary

JOB PURPOSE

To undertake general kitchen duties including the preparation, simple cooking and serving of food.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Basic preparation of food and beverages e.g. preparing vegetables, salad items, and fruit etc. Simple cooking e.g. preparation of snacks.

2.Transporting and serving meals to the customers, and completion of HACCP records.

3.General kitchen and dining room duties e.g. washing up, setting up and clearing away food and moving tables and chairs.

4.Cleaning of the kitchen, its surround and equipment.

5.Undertake any other duties which are commensurate with the general nature and grade of the post, as instructed by the Cook in Charge.

6.Ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures including the code of corporate governance, health and safety, risk management procedures and financial regulations.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Training/Specialist Knowledge

• Level 2 Food Safety
• Health and Safety
• Manual Handling
• Customer Care
• Experience in School Meals

Practical/Intellectual Skills

• Ability to communicate in Welsh
• Cooking ability
• Desire to progress, NVQ etc

Personal Attributes

• Able to meet deadlines
• Initiative
• Flexibility other sites, times
• Professional, hygienic appearance
• Good interpersonal skills

Personal Circumstances

Ability to travel across the County Borough to carry out work (e.g. attend meetings / visit clients or work sites)

Equality

• Knowledge of and commitment to Equality and Diversity
• Understanding of the importance of Welsh Language and Culture

Place of work