Catering Assistant

Deeplish Primary Academy; North West Leicestershire; Sur place; GBP 18 000 - 21 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Deeplish Primary Academy is seeking a friendly Catering Assistant to support daily food production and service for pupils and staff. You will help with basic food prep, maintain hygiene, and ensure safe, tidy dining areas.

Under supervision, you will assist with serving meals, clearing tables, cleaning equipment, and helping to provide a welcoming, positive mealtime experience for the school community. Training is provided and teamwork is essential to reduce waste and follow school procedures.

Qualifications

• Assists with basic food preparation following hygiene procedures.
• Cleans and clears food production areas.
• Prepares counters and dining areas for service.
• Serves hot and cold food and beverages and clears surfaces after service.
• Maintains high standards of hygiene and safety in the workplace.

Responsabilités

• Assist with all aspects of basic food preparation in line with hygiene procedures.
• Prepare counters and dining areas for service; set out condiments and serve food and beverages.
• Ensure sufficient food supplies during service and clear debris and tidy counters and service equipment after service.
• Clear, clean and store tables, chairs and equipment; log cleaning tasks as required.
• Provide friendly customer service to pupils, staff and visitors and report feedback to the manager.

Description du poste

Purpose of role

Performs a variety of manual tasks associated with food production and service in the catering unit. Complies with all appropriate legal and the Trust9s catering company requirements to ensure a high standard of meals are prepared in a safe, hygienic and timely manner.

Duties and responsibilities

Food production

To assist as directed with all aspects of basic food preparation in accordance with food hygiene procedures.

Cleaning and clearing of food production areas.

Food service

Prepares counters and dining areas for service.

Preparation and setting out of condiments.

Service of hot and cold food and beverages.

Ensures sufficient food supplies throughout the service period.

Clearing and cleaning counters of debris during service.

Clearing and cleaning of counters and service equipment after service.

Clearing , cleaning and putting away of tables & chairs.

Apply good portion control

Able to reduce waste.

Able to store food and equipment appropriately in line with school procedures.

Cleaning/washing up

Clearing down before, during and after service.

Washing up of crockery, cutlery, glassware, 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 log this as required.

Customer service

Greets all pupils, staff and visitors helpfully and courteously.

Gives pupils information about products.

To report any pupil complaints or compliments to the manager.