JOB PURPOSE
To actively participate in the daily operation of the catering unit under the direction of the senior/unit catering supervisor. Team participation is essential to provide an efficient hygienic service, achieve customer satisfaction and promote sales within the unit.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Basic preparation of food and beverages, including the preparation of vegetables and snacks using appropriate equipment.
2. Simplified cooking, including the reconstitution of prepared food.
3. Organizing and controlling food service points.
4. Transferring and serving meals and snacks, including transported meals.
5. Assisting with the promotion of meals to pupils, parents, and principal.
6. Maintaining regular contact with the central kitchen, if applicable, regarding all aspects of service delivery.
7. Preparing the dining area:
1. Setting out dining room tables, chairs, benches, and serving points as required by the meal service.
2. Setting tables, laying out cutlery, water jugs, etc.
8. Completing general kitchen and dining room duties, including washing up, clearing away equipment, including tables, chairs, and benches.
9. Cleaning the kitchen/servery, dining room, and equipment, including floors and walls.
10. Recording temperatures for control purposes as required.
11. Securing premises as required.
12. Completing duties as delegated in connection with service provision.
13. Carrying out all duties to comply with:
1. Acts of Parliament, statutory instruments, and regulations, and other legal requirements;
2. Codes of practice.
14. Carrying out all duties in working conditions normally inherent in the particular job.
15. Completing all necessary administration.
16. Carrying out duties for jobs up to and including those in the same grade, provided such duties are within the competence of the employee.
17. Promoting and adhering to the values/ethos of the school.
Note: Where part of the school premises are used for dual purpose of consumption of food and educational purposes, non-catering staff are responsible for cleaning the room.