Catering Assistant

**Job Purpose**

The Catering Assistant, under the direction of the Catering Supervisor will be responsible for food

preparation and the delivery of the food service at Kingswinford Academy in line with the schools

ethos of achieving high standards is maintained and/or exceeded.

Reporting to: Catering Supervisor

**Duties and responsibilities**

**Operation**

? To assist in the smooth running of the food service to include assisting in the preparation

and production of hot food, sandwiches, salads, baked goods and all other food served

? To assist in all aspects of stock control including stock takes and delivery monitoring

? To provide a positive friendly customer service for all pupils, staff and visitors using the

facility

? To assist with all aspects of cleaning of the kitchen, equipment and other food service

areas ensuring that all check-lists are completed.

? To assist in the production of food for special events, theme days and functions

**General**

? Contribute to the overall ethos/aims of the academy

? Participate in training, other learning activities and performance development as required.

? Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.

? The post holder is required to be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to

child protection, equal opportunities, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data

protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person.

? The post holder has a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and

vulnerable adults during the course of their work. This post requires the post holder to

undertake an Enhanced DBS check.