Overview
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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 of 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.
* Carry out all duties to comply with Acts of Parliament, Statutory Instruments and Regulations and other legal requirements; Codes of Practice.
* Carry out duties in the working conditions normally inherent in the particular job.
* Complete all necessary administration.
* Carry out duties for jobs up to and including those in the same grade, provided such duties are within the competence of the employee.
* Promote and adhere to the Values/ethos of the School.
Note: Where part of the school premises are used for the dual purpose of consumption of food and educational purposes, non-catering staff are responsible for the cleaning of the room.
This job description may be reviewed in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid or inflexible. 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.
Essentials Criteria
The following are essential criteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage and may be explored during the interview/selection stage. You should clearly demonstrate on your application how, and to what extent you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.
* Willingness to undertake job related training
* Effective communication skills to support team working, taking of instruction and engagement with customers; excellent interpersonal and team working skills; strong organisational and planning skills; ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines; motivation towards providing excellent food and customer service for our children and young people
Desirable Criteria
Some or all of the desirable criteria may be applied to determine a manageable pool of candidates. Desirable criteria will be applied in the order listed. You should clearly demonstrate on your application how, and to what extent you meet the desirable criteria.
* Experience of working in a customer service or catering role
Disclosures
Disclosure of Criminal Background
The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as ‘regulated activity’. If recommended for appointment to a post involving regulated activity, an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background will be required. You will be expected to meet the cost of the Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. Details of how to make payment will be sent at the pre-employment stage. Further information can be accessed at NI Direct or the Department of Justice.
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Other
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Education Administration Programs
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