Mobile Assistant School Cook

6 months ago


Southampton, United Kingdom City Catering Southampton Full time

**At City Catering Southampton, we believe that great quality food, served with kindness and care, is a right, not a privilege: everyone deserves the best possible nourishment. Therefore we exist to make a tangible nutritional difference in people’s lives.**

We are currently recruiting for a Mobile Assistant Cook at our School's in Southampton. The role works with our school team to assist the site’s Head of Kitchen in providing a high quality and friendly catering service, in line with our defined standards of quality. In this role you will be expected to supervise kitchen staff and deputise in the Head of Kitchens' absence.

**The role is 20 hrs weekly with an hourly rate paid of £10.90 per hour**

**(Term Time Only)**

**Key Responsibilities**
- Assist in the preparation, cooking and service of food as directed to the specifications defined by City Catering Southampton
- Ensure any transported meals are prepared, cooked and packaged to maximise quality
- Assist in the planning, preparation, cooking and service of food for special functions, emergency catering and theme days
- Implement our special diet and allergen menus and procedures where appropriate
- Maintain up-to-date records, where appropriate using the technology provided eg. temperature checks, cleaning routine, timesheets, meal numbers
- Operate equipment according to the manufacturer instructions and report on any equipment or maintenance requirements
- Assist in the dining area where appropriate: setting up, clearing away and cleaning of tables and chairs; and cleaning of the dining area floor at the end of service
- Washing up, clearing away and general cleaning duties
- Ensure the kitchen work area, equipment and dining areas are continually kept clean and tidy
- Present a smart, professional appearance, ensuring high levels of personal hygiene at all times
- Loading and unloading food, tableware and catering supplies, ensuring that all food and other items are stored correctly in line with food safety legislation
- Understand the financial implication of food preparation, set an example to others by working in ways that minimise waste, control ingredients and resources to reduce the cost per meal
- Have a positive approach and be up for a challenge
- Able to understand the metrics required in catering and ability to follow pre-worked recipes
- Basic knowledge of IT equipment and software (training will be provided for use of Kitchen tablet)
- Knowledge and experience of food preparation, catering and cooking - preferably within a school/education environment
- Knowledge of common food allergens, dietary requirements and general food safety
- An understanding of the importance of Health & Safety in a catering environment
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment, with tight deadlines

**Job Types**: Permanent, Part-time
Part-time hours: 20 per week

**Salary**: £10.90 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Life insurance
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All COVID-19 precautions are in place across all our schools

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Southampton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person



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