Assistant Cook

2 weeks ago


Preston, United Kingdom Kirkham Grammar School Full time

Job description

This is a term time position working Satrting 1 September2023, 31 Hours per week covering our Junior School, Senior School & Boarding House Catering Operations.

As an Assistant Cook you will be responsible for:
A) As an enthusiastic and committed person you will be part of a team of people led by the Catering Managers & Cooks. You will be responsible for preparing meals for serving to Staff & Students in our Junior & Senior Schools as well as our Boarding House.

B) Prepare and cook fresh food using fresh produce

C) Provide exceptional standards in all aspects of food service, an attention to detail is vital & ensure all food/ meals are produced on time for the various service requirements

D) Preparing large quantities of meals/food in accordance with all guidelines and legislations

E) Ensure that the kitchen, dining halls, equipment and utensils are all properly cleaned and correctly stored away

F) Responsible for the presentation of all food produced and served

G) Work with the Catering Managers, Cooks & Assistants to respond to the changing diet requirements of our Students

H) Ensure that all kitchen equipment is properly maintained and that any defects are reported promptly to the catering manager

I) Maintain temperature control standards for all food & Ensure that all personal and food hygiene procedures are applied at all time

J) Participate in all general catering and cleaning duties

K) Supervise the Catering Assistants

L) 2 Week Rota

Week 1 Monday 7.30am-3pm, Tuesday 7.30am-3pm, Wednesday 7.30am-3pm, Thursday 10am -6-30pm, Friday Day Off, Saturday Day Off, Sunday Day Off.

Week 2 Monday Day Off, Tuesday Day Off, Wednesday Da Off, Thursday 7.30am-3pm, Friday 7.30am-3pm, Saturday 11am
- 7pm, Sunday 10.30am - 6.30pm

**Person Specification**:

- Previous experience in a similar role/environment
- Previous cooking experience
- Good communication skills - written and verbal
- Flexible with working hours
- Passionate about food and good customer service
- Strong cooking skills
- High standards and quality driven

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £10.83 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Work Location: One location



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