Assistant Cook

6 months ago

Southampton, United Kingdom City Catering Southampton Full time

**City Catering are a Charity, that provide great quality, nutritious meals to Primary and Secondary School Children throughout Southampton, as well as to the vulnerable within the local Community.**

**What Are We Looking For?**

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Cook who understands our charitable mission and who can support the Head of Kitchen in our St John's Primary School.

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.

**What’s On Offer?**

Joining our Charity really is an experience. As an employer, our focus is on you, ensuring you have the right tools to deliver excellence on a daily basis.

Our hourly rates are highly competitive, we offer a great pension contribution and we also offer Life Assurance to all our colleagues.

We are big on engagement with all of our colleagues, so expect to be rewarded for your service milestones, have your birthday celebrated and your hard worked recognised.

We are big on Development and Training, so expect lots of opportunities within your role to gain more skills and knowledge.

We are also big on retention - nearly 45% of our Charity have been with us for over 5 years and nearly 30% of them, over 10 years. There’s a reason for that.we look after our colleagues. We have a great Employee Assistance Program and a growing number of Mental Health First Aiders and Champions in the Charity.

Flexible working hours Our roles offer great flexibility around school hours, term time holidays and family life.

Life Insurance at 4 x your salary

We also offer a generous refer a friend scheme, sick pay upon completing your probation and paid training courses.

**The role is 25 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

**What Do You Need To Have?**

Experience of supporting a kitchen, preferably in a school setting, and a knowledge of food preparation and cooking including methods, portions, cost control, stock rotation and ordering.

The ability to lead, motivate and manage colleagues well.

A knowledge of common food allergens and special diets.

A knowledge of food safety/kitchen hygiene and HACCP. An NVQ/Level 2 qualification in Food Safety Hygiene (or equivalent) would be advantageous.

Numeracy, budgetary skills and literacy in using IT.

Experience in the training and development of colleagues.
- **As an equal opportunities employer, our Charity is committed to providing a welcoming and positive culture of working relationships, in which all colleagues are treated with dignity and respect. Our Charity is equally committed to providing diversity and equality to all, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion/belief, gender and sexual orientation.**_

**Job Types**: Permanent, Part-time
Part-time hours: 25 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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