General Assistant - Croydon, United Kingdom - ROYAL RUSSELL SCHOOL

Description

Job Title:
General Catering Assistant (Maternity Cover 6-9 Months)


Reports to:
Catering Supervisor, FOH Manager, Duty Chef in their absence


Working Time:
Shift pattern from 6.30am to 8pm 5/7 days per week


Purpose of Job:
To support the Senior Catering Staff in delivering a first class, fresh, nutritious food offering and service to all customers of the Catering Department


Main Duties and responsibilities:

• To prepare the dining hall, servery, washroom and all other relevant areas in preparation for the relevant service times.
• To carry out service duties to all customers of the Catering Department, with a positive knowledgeable and friendly customer service attitude that enhances the image of the department and the school.
• To undertake all reasonable checks to ensure that special diets and in particular those with food allergies are safely catered for.
• Ensure reported food allergies and intolerances or other dietary requirements are catered for, without risk of contamination during preparation or service
• Operate mechanical equipment, to assist in the washing up pots, pans, utensils, crockery and cutlery, as well as washing up by hand.
• Operate mechanical waste disposal equipment.
• Remove refuse from inside the Catering Department to designated areas outside the department, using mechanical refuse receptacles safely as appropriate.
• Carry out cleaning duties as specified on schedules or as directed, ensuring high standards of hygiene are met, in line with Food Safety Legislation.
• Ensure adherence to All Food Safety Legislation, as well as the Departmental policies laid out in HACCP.
• Comply with all reasonable requests from Senior Catering Staff and the School Leadership team.
• Where applicable, to engage in cleaning duties in any area of the Catering Department, whilst the School is closed down for student holidays.

General Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people at the School by adhering to and complying with the School's Safeguarding (including Child Protection) Policy and Procedures at all times
• Display correct staff identification at all times whilst on site
• Ensure standards of appearance, personal hygiene and behaviour is in keeping with the Royal Russell School ethos and legal requirements of Health & Safety and Hygiene
• Preserve and enhance the reputation of the School at all times, ensuring disputes or concerns are resolved within the correct forum as per the Personnel handbook
• Attend training and staff INSET sessions organised by the School to provide a consistent approach across the entire school staff population
• Attend Royal Russell Day and Open Day as required.
• Adhere at all times to Health and Safety legislation, Food Safety Legislation and all departmental policies and procedures, to ensure their own safety and that of colleagues, pupils and visitors

Salary:
£12.41 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week


Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Discounted or free food
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Onsite parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location:
In person