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    Southwick Community Primary School - Assistant Cook
    Job Summary


    Contract Type:
    Permanent


    Working Pattern:
    Advert Start Date:

    07/05/2024

    Advert End Date:

    17/05/2024 12:00


    Job Category:
    Schools - Support


    Vacancy ID:

    Employment Location:
    Southwick Community Primary School

    Number of posts:

    1
    17 May
    Further Information


    Post:
    Assistant Cook

    Hours: 26 hours per week (term time only)


    Contract type:
    Permanent


    Salary:
    Grade 2 (£23, £23,893.00 FTE pro rata to hours worked)

    Reporting to:
    Cook in Charge / School Business Manager / Headteacher
    Post to commence as soon as possible.

    The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Cook to join our strong and very supportive team.

    The successful applicant will demonstrate a passion and flair for food and be creative, forward thinking and keen to assert their professional style.

    They will inspire the kitchen team by example, helping them to broaden their culinary awareness and abilities ad thereby improve service standards.

    The school operates a term time only service, which caters for approximately 400 people on a daily basis, with a variety of dietary requirements to adhere to.

    We are looking for someone who:
    Is able to manage time effectively
    Is able to work both alone and in a team
    Has an awareness of health and safety procedures
    Has high expectations of themselves
    Is an excellent team player.
    Is able to communicate effectively in a wide range of situations.
    Punctual, reliable and trustworthy


    Main Duties:
    General duties will be determined by the Headteacher/School Business Manager/Cook in Charge and will include:
    Support the cook in Charge to plan and prepare school meals,
    Support leading a team of kitchen staff in the preparation, cooking and serving of school meals
    Assist with the planning of varied and nutritious menus in advance
    Support with the negotiation of best-value contracts with authorised suppliers to ensure the cost effectiveness of the catering service
    Assist with the management of food stocks to prevent shortages or excess supply and adhere to the catering budget
    Cater to special dietary requirements and ensure that allergy information is effectively communicated and labelled
    Cleaning of the kitchen according to established routines

    Serving food ensuring that pupils are helped to make a balanced choice and that the correct portion control is made as per the National Nutritional Standards.

    Promoting the healthy school agenda and school initiatives
    Undertaking training to support the job
    Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (including Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and the school's safeguarding and child protection policies
    Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school
    Erecting and putting away tables and chairs in the hall at the start and end of the lunch break
    Cleaning the hall at the end of the lunch break
    Cleaning the tables and chairs at the end of lunch break
    To undertake any reasonable duty at the request of the Headteacher/School Business Manager/Cook in Charge


    Staff management:
    Support with the supervision and deployment of catering staff to ensure efficiency and high-quality food provision
    Delegate tasks appropriately to staff, and assist with the smooth running of the team
    Promote morale and wellbeing among the catering staff
    Foster team building
    Carry out induction and training for new staff members


    Health and safety:
    Ensure compliance with school catering standards legislation and the school's food safety policy, health and safety policy, and allergens policy
    Ensure that the kitchen and dining area are kept clean and hygienic
    Ensure that kitchen equipment is used safely and according to operating manuals
    Ensure that kitchen and catering equipment is maintained according to the maintenance schedule

    By notifying the Cook in charge /School Business Manager, arrange for all necessary repairs to be carried out to ensure the safe running of kitchen equipment and remove any faulty equipment pending repairs.

    Ensure that catering staff are adhering to proper hygiene procedures, including wearing the correct uniform
    Record all accidents and incidents
    As a School we can offer you:
    Committed and dedicated staff that are driven to raising standards.
    A very supportive working environment

    The post holder must:
    Act in compliance with the data protection principles in respecting the privacy of personal information held by the school
    Comply with the principles of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in relation to management of school records and information
    Carry out their duties with full regard to the Council's Equal Opportunities Policy, Code of Conduct, Child Protection Policy and all other school policies
    Comply with the Council's Health and safety rules and regulations and Health and Safety Legislation

    This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

    Application forms will be available on the school web site: , by sending a large stamped addressed envelope to the School Office (Please ensure the correct postage is used) or a pack can be collected from the school office.

    Hard or electronic copies of the application form should be forwarded to
    Southwick Community Primary School, Shakespeare Street, Southwick,
    SR5 2JX or
    Closing Date: 17th May 2024 NOON
    Shortlisting: 17th May 2024 PM
    Interview dates to be arranged: W/C 20th May 2024
    Visits by appointment only are actively encouraged and can be arranged by contacting school on

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