Catering Assistant

1 month ago


Cowbridge, United Kingdom Vale of Glamorgan Council Full time

Pay Details: Grade 1, SCP 2 Pro Rata £11.59 p/h

Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 5 Days – 10 hrs per week, term time only

Main Place of Work: Cowbridge Primary

Temporary Reason: Permanent

Enthusiastic Catering Assistant with duties including setting up of dining hall, serving meals, washing up and clearing away equipment/surrounding area in Cowbridge Primary

About you

Ability to assist in all areas of the kitchen to achieve the required standards

Approachable manner

Commitment and teamwork towards the service

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To assist in adhering to providing hot nutritious food production in accordance with the Food Safety Act 1990, The Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations 1995 and all other legislative requirements regarding food hygiene.

To be able to perform all aspects of kitchen duties as directed by the Kitchen Manager.

To assist in operating the kitchen in accordance with the Catering Standards Manual.

To operate the cashless computer system as required at service times (if applicable)

To comply with Health and Safety and Hygiene Regulations.

Ensure Big Fresh Catering Company policies are adhered to.

To attend to the vending requirements on site as and when required (if applicable).

Awareness of customer needs and ensuring a high standard of customer care at all times.

Take part in the on-going training plan. Where appropriately trained, assume the duties of the Assistant Kitchen Manager when required, and/or carry out duties at the request of the Management team.

Assist with the cleaning down of the Unit.

To attend meetings and training courses as may be necessary from time to time.

To assist in other locations as may be necessary during holidays, sickness and in an emergency.

To assist at special functions, some of which may occasionally occur outside of normal working hours as and when required.