JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Catering Assistant
REPORTS TO: Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor
RESPONSIBLE TO: Catering Manager through appropriate Area Catering Manager
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, to achieve customer satisfaction and to promote sales within the unit.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Basic preparation of food and beverages, including the preparation of vegetables and snacks using appropriate equipment.
* Simple cooking, including the reconstitution of prepared food.
* Organising and controlling food service points.
* Transferring and serving meals and snacks including transported meals.
* Assisting with the promotion of meals to pupils, parents and principal.
* Maintaining regular contact with the central kitchen, if applicable, with regard to all aspects of service delivery.
* Preparing the dining area: setting out dining room tables, chairs, benches and serving points as required by the meals service. Setting tables, laying out cutlery, water jugs, etc.
* Completing general kitchen and dining room duties including washing up, clearing away equipment including tables, chairs and benches.
* Cleaning the kitchen/servery, dining room and equipment including floors and walls.
* Recording temperatures for control purposes as required.
* Securing premises as required.
* Completing duties as delegated in connection with service provision and duties to comply with Acts, Codes of Practice and other legal requirements.
* Complete all necessary administration and carry out duties for jobs up to and including those in the same grade, within the employee's competence.
* Promote and adhere to the Values/ethos of the School.
Notes: Where part of the school premises are used for dual purposes of eating and educational activities, non-catering staff are responsible for cleaning the room. This job description may be reviewed in light of changing circumstances and is intended as a guideline. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.
In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), the post-holder is expected to promote good relations, equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times. To view the summary of terms and conditions for this post, click here.
Person Specification
Notes to Job Applicants
* You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question how, and to what extent you meet the required criteria; failure to do so may result in not being shortlisted. Demonstrate for both essential and desirable criteria where relevant.
* You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications, unless stated otherwise.
* The stage in the process when criteria will be measured is outlined in the accompanying information.
* Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria and the information provided on your application form.
* The Selection Panel reserves the right to shortlist only applicants who most strongly meet the criteria and may apply desirable criteria at shortlisting where applicable.
Section 1 - Essential Criteria
The essential criteria will be measured at shortlisting and may be explored during interview. Ensure you explain how you meet these criteria on your application.
* Willingness to undertake job-related training
Section 2 - Essential Criteria
In line with EA’s Game Changing People Model, evidence of: effective communication skills to support teamwork and customer engagement; excellent interpersonal and team-working skills; organisational and planning abilities; the ability to work under pressure; motivation towards providing excellent food and customer service for children and young people.
* Method of assessment: Interview
* Values orientation: evidence of how experience reflects EA’s ethos and values. See EA values information here.
Section 3 - Desirable Criteria
Desirable criteria may be used to determine a manageable pool of candidates and applied in the order listed. Demonstrate how you meet these criteria on your application.
* Experience of working in a customer service or catering role
Disclosure of Criminal Background
The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people as ‘regulated activity’. If appointed to a post involving regulated activity, an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background will be required, and the post-holder will meet the cost of the disclosure. Further information can be accessed at NI Direct or the Department of Justice.
Applicant Guidance Notes
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