Catering Assistant

5 days ago

Taunton, United Kingdom Bishop Fox's School Full time

**JOB TITLE**: Catering Assistant (Baker)

**DEPARTMENT / FACULTY**: Catering

**REPORTS TO**: Head of Kitchen

**SALARY**: Grade 16 £22,366 (FTE), £15,131 (Actual)

**WORKING HOURS**: 30 hours per week, 08.00 to 14.30, Monday to Friday

**WORKING WEEKS**: Term Time Only, plus 2 INSET days in September

**PAID WEEKS**: Less than 5 Years: 43.5069 weeks (including statutory holiday entitlement)

More than 5 Years: 44.0877 weeks (including statutory holiday entitlement)

**MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB**

**To ensure the safeguarding of students and make a significant contribution to their efforts to both ‘enjoy and achieve’.**

To perform a variety of manual tasks associated with food production and service in the catering unit, whilst complying with all appropriate legal requirements.

To make and decorate approximately 200 cakes every morning.
- Whilst the postholder will be employed at Bishop Fox's School, they will be required to undertake the serving of meals at any of the schools who purchase the catering provision and provided with transport to do so._

This job description describes in general terms the normal duties which the post-holder will be expected to undertake. However, the job or duties described may vary or be amended from time to time without changing the level of responsibility associated with the post.

**MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES**

**Food Production**:

- To assist as directed with all aspects of basic food preparation. Cleaning and clearing of food production areas.

**Food Service**:

- Prepares counters and dining areas for service.
- Preparation and sets out of condiments.
- Provides a positive and professional service to customers, providing information about products as required.
- Assists with the serving of hot and cold food and beverages, some of which may be as part of corporate hospitality.
- Ensures sufficient food supplies throughout the service period to meet customer demand, including fridges.
- Ensures counters are clear and clean of debris during service.

**Cleaning/Washing Up**:

- Ensures catering area is clear and clean after service, including catering equipment and tables in accordance with the cleaning schedule.
- Washing up of crockery, cutlery, glass wear, utensils etc. as required - either via automatic dishwasher or hand sinks.
- To maintain a high standard of hygiene and safety within the workplace.
- To undertake all aspects in the cleaning of equipment - in accordance with the cleaning schedule and to sign off when the task is complete.

**Customer Service**:

- Greet all customers helpfully and courteously.
- Provide customers with information about products.
- To report any complaints or compliments to the Head of Kitchen.

**May be required to**:

- Operate a cashless till system.
- Keep limited records (e.g. counter checks and stock sheets).
- Clean and fill fridges.
- Assist with the preparation and service at special functions.

**Physical Effort and Working Conditions**:

- Works in a busy kitchen environment involving lifting, moving and carrying catering equipment and hot and cold food. Cooking and serving food.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: £15,131.00 per year

Expected hours: 30 per week

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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