Catering Assistant

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are 'Always Learning'.

We are looking for a Catering Assistant, on a fixed term basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join Greenshaw High School and become an integral member of the Catering team.

Main Responsibilities

Catering Assistant - Job Description

Greenshaw High School is committed to providing outstanding food and service to our students and other stakeholders, and our in-house Catering team are an integral part of the school's aim to embed healthier eating habits within our students. Our Catering Assistants deliver the highest standards of food quality and service at all times within the framework and guidelines set out by the Head Chef.

Catering Assistants are accountable to the Head Chef.

The main duties and responsibilities will include:

Main Responsibilities

· Performing general duties in the main school kitchen and other catering areas across the school (i.e. Cool Zone, Sixth Form), and in the dining areas;

· Assisting in the preparation and cooking of school meals to the agreed standards;

· Assisting with the service and presentation of food and beverages;

· Assisting with the cleaning of catering areas and equipment;

· Carrying out record keeping as necessary to ensure compliance with food safety and HACCP regulations, informing the Head Chef of any defects, hazards or food hygiene concerns relating to equipment, facilities or premises;

· Carrying out related duties to ensure that the dining area and kitchen is in a clean and hygienic condition and that the food service is effective and efficient;

· Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulation and legislation in relation to kitchen management, food preparation and serving including Health and Safety, Food Hygiene, COSHH and HACCP.

General Responsibilities

· Acting as a professional and positive role model to our students in terms of personal presentation, timekeeping and behaviour;

· Being responsible for keeping up to date with the requirements of the role, by attending appropriate INSET and training courses, meetings, and keeping abreast of changes in legislation;

· Being aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, equal opportunities and race equality, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person;

· Undertaking any other duties commensurate with the post as may be required by the Head Chef or the Headteacher.

· We cater to a number of local primary schools, this includes delivering produce to them on a daily basis. At times, you may be asked to assist in the delivery and in driving the catering van.

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities for the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified.

The job description, in consultation with the post holder, may be changed by the Headteacher to reflect or anticipate changes in the job commensurate with the grade and job title.