Boarding House Kitchen Assistant

Boarding House Cook / Kitchen Assistant on a temporary ongoing basis, to start as soon as possible

Hours: 18 hours per week (Sunday from 11.00am to 6.30pm, Monday from 12pm to 6.30pm, Tuesday from 1pm to 6.30pm all with half an hour break) - term time plus 1 week

£11 per hour

Our client is looking to appoint an organised and dedicated Cook or Kitchen Assistant to provide delicious, home cooked meals for Residential Boarding school students

Purposes of the Post 1. To cook for students at the boarding house 2. To assist in maintaining a consistently high level of health and safety 3. To assist in maintaining a consistently high level of cleanliness 4. To assist in maintaining good order both within the kitchen areas and dining areas at all times Essential personal qualities and skills * Skilled cooking with a full range of meals * Consistently high level of health and safety * Consistently high level of cleanliness Main Responsibilities Expected Standards * Skilled cooking activities connected with the full range of meals, for preparation of menus, portion control and the provision of special dietary and cultural meals where appropriate * Record keeping and stock control * Organisation of and control of: - The serving of food. * To cook to a high standard with a variety of meals * Keep records accurate * Maintain high levels of health and safety * Maintain high levels of cleanliness 2 - Hygiene, health and safety in the kitchen/dining area - Washing up - Setting out and clearing away equipment, tables and chairs - Cleaning kitchen and dining area together with surrounds and equipment - Service points included transported meals, where applicable * Deputising in the absence of the Catering Manager or other designated officer and to undertake all aspects of duties incurred * Any other business as directed by persons/in charge as might reasonably be expected * Become fully involved in all aspects of merchandising and marketing of the service General Self-Development * To continually seek development opportunities in order to improve personal performance * CPD co-ordinator is advised of training needs * Development opportunities are sought and acted upon First Aid * To maintain a regular first aid qualification * To be available as required to provide first aid for students or staff as part of a team of first aiders * First aid is prompt, sympathetic and effective Dress and Appearance * To maintain the highest standards of smart business dress * To sustain a pleasant and co-operative demeanour at all times * A positive image is portrayed at all times Attitude * To act as a professional and positive ambassador for Dallam in order to support the school's mission and profile * Positive / constructive feedback from parents / students / visitors / colleagues / supporters. * High level of self-motivation and encouragement of others Policy Promotion * To actively promote the school's Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Data Protection policies to ensure that the college operates effectively and fairly in line with legislative requirements * Low level of complaints received * Positive working culture is demonstrated * Positive feedback from performance management * Positive feedback from H & S audits Child Protection * To adhere to the school's Child Protection and safeguarding procedures * Procedures followed * Low level of complaints due to breach of procedures Confidentiality * Low level of complaints due to breach of confidentiality 3 * To ensure confidentiality of the school's activities is maintained in order to protect the integrity of the organisation and its people * Demonstration of actions to protect confidentiality * Flexibility * To carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time to meet the evolving needs of the organisation * Willingness to experiment with new methods and approaches / initiative taken * Enthusiasm towards changing circumstances

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