Cook in Charge - Lane End School (SK8 7AL)
Department: School Meals
Employment Type: Part Time
Location: Lane End Primary School (SK8 7AL)
Compensation: GBP 13.Location: Lane End School
26 per hour
Hours: 25 hours per week, Mon-Fri 09:00-14:00
DBS: All school based roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check. In line with the statutory guidance within "Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023". DBS results will be considered and risk assessed in partnership with the relevant school safeguarding lead.
At Totally Local Company an opportunity has arisen for a Cook in Charge who possesses a professional demeanour, sound judgement and integrity to join our Catering team based at Lane End School.
To prepare and cook meals for children within agreed food and labour budgetary costs.
To ensure compliance with food specification nutritional standards in accordance with relevant agreed set processes and procedures.
To ensure all health and safety and food safety guidelines are strictly adhered to.
To supervise and organise catering staff under your jurisdiction. Order stock, plan, prepare, cook and serve food as directed by Totally Local Company for consumption on and off the premises.
Direct and supervise general catering assistants.
Implement cleaning regimes for all kitchen equipment and associated activities. Record and document on cleaning schedules to comply with Totally Local Company HACCP policy.
Induct all staff on site including agency staff on the correct use of equipment, kitchen techniques, health and safety, food safety, COSHH, manual handling and nutritional standards, following 'Task Talk' system. This includes refresher training as directed.
Menu planning for theme days and promotional activities within the school in negotiation with area manager / food champions.
Complete and process unit documentation.
To liaise with head teachers, school personnel, client, contractors, suppliers, pupils and parents. Three days per year are designated deep clean or training days.
NVQ Level 2 in professional cookery or equivalent is essential.
The supervision and co-ordination of staff employed in the kitchen.
Responsible for clerical duties connected with: 1- Food 2- Equipment 3- Training 4- Cleaning 5- Completion of unit paperwork to comply with the Totally Local Company audit standards/requirement.
Facilitate training of new staff in the use of equipment, kitchen techniques and relevant aspects of health and safety in the kitchen environment.
Responsible for the receipt and storage of all deliveries for the kitchen.
The provision of catering for special functions such as PTA events, theme days etc. Conform to menu guidelines including the government's food based and nutritional standards.
To report equipment repairs and replacements following the correct procedures, for both heavy and light equipment.
To ensure that the kitchen and dining areas are maintained to a clean/hygienic and safe condition.
The preparation of the dining room for the consumption of meals (i.e. placement of furniture, checks for cleanliness and health and safety.)
To liaise with Totally Local Company's personnel, head teachers, school personnel, contractors, suppliers, pupils and parents on a regular basis.
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