Catering Assistant - Banbury, United Kingdom - Bloxham School

Bloxham School

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Banbury, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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JOB DESCRIPTION
Catering Assistants are responsible for ensuring that all catering areas are cleaned and maintained to a high standard. They also provide support to the chefs in the dining hall.

Assist with the setting up of service counters prior to meal times and serving food
Ensure the highest possible standards of presentation by ensuring that all catering areas are maintained in accordance with the cleaning schedule
Keeping the dining hall and kitchen clean by sanitising tables, serving areas and drink stations
Cleaning dishes and operating an industrial dish washer
Deal with student and staff queries or requests in a polite and efficient manner
Present a smart, professional appearance
Maintain standards of safety and hygiene as per legislation and other statutory requirements
Attend meetings and training sessions as required
Work as part of a team
Be able to carry out physical tasks such as helping with the pot wash and carrying plates and boxes on a daily basis
On Saturdays, assist in the setting up and serving of afternoon tea for parents after sport fixtures
Carry out any reasonable request from the Catering Manager and Assistant Catering Manager
The catering team assists at functions and events throughout the year. Advance notice is given if required to work. The events are usually evenings but not always.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Criteria:

Willingness to work as part of a team
Passion for working in the Catering industry
Initiative and selfmotivation
Reasonable physical fitness

Desirable Criteria:

Food service experience
Hospitality / events experience
Awareness of Safeguarding requirements
Understanding of COSHH and Health and Safety

Working Hours:
Full time and part time hours available. 5 days over 7, working pattern to discussed at interview stage.

BENEFITS

Enrolment in the School's defined contribution pension scheme
21 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, rising by 1 day per year (up to a maximum of 25 days)
Tea, coffee and lunch provided during working hours
Free parking on site
Access at no charge to the School's sporting, swimming and fitness facilities, including gym and tennis courts
Cycle2Work Scheme
Possibility of school transport
Strong, supportive staff community with a school councillor available
Opportunities for continuous professional development

SAFEGUARDING

The post holder's responsibility will include promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact. The post holder will be required to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School's Child Protection Policy at all times. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, s/he must report any concerns to the School's Designated Safeguarding Lead._

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary:
Up to £10.42 per hour

Benefits: