Catering, cleaning and site management
Full time: 37 hours a week
Contract type
Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
Hourly rate
£35 per hour
Crestwood Community School is one school, with two campuses serving central Eastleigh. We are looking to appoint 2 enthusiastic chefs with experience within the catering industry who have a passion for food and quality customer service. They will play a lead role within each kitchen, working directly with the Catering Manager, Deputy Catering Managers, Catering Assistants and students on a regular basis, so being a team player is essential.
Duties will include food preparation, cooking and serving meals, as well as maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment. The role is also term time only, with no weekends and only 1 or 2 evenings per year where you would be required to work.
Employee benefits include membership of the LG Pension Scheme operated by Hampshire County Council. There are also a host of discounts available to HCC school staff.
wellbeing weeks, with no commitments scheduled after school
free lunch every day
free tea and coffee
One well being day per year (during term-time), to be taken at the employees chosen time (after a qualifying period and subject to attendance)
Check deliveries for quality and quantity and reconcile invoices;
Devise and monitor guidelines on portion control and minimisation of waste;
Ensure kitchen equipment is used, cleaned and monitored correctly;
Ensure all food is served with the correct tools and is well presented.
Monitor standards of food preparation, cooking, serving and cleaning and take appropriate remedial action as and when required;
Respond effectively to customer requests and complaints;
Promote the catering service in order to exceed targets;
Initiate developments to improve the catering service;
Work closely with school management to develop the catering service to support wider school requirements;
Line manage a team of 4 including performance management - experience of running and leading a kitchen team is essential;
To meet with pupils of the School Council to promote Healthy Eating awareness and wider `green issues' such as recycling;
Plan and provide work experience for Year 10 pupils for two weeks per annum;
Prepare the required number of food products, following specified menus;
Cook food ensuring all meals are ready on time;
Maintain food at the correct temperature;
Produce a range of food to ensure different dietary requirements are met;
Prepare food for ad-hoc functions during evenings, weekends or school holidays;
Serve food following specified portion control guidelines and special dietary requirements;
Positively encourage customers to try a variety of food and seek feedback from pupils and teachers on products and service;
Operate cashless catering systems, following strict guidelines;
Ensure cleaning duties are completed, following daily and weekly rotas, to ensure health and safety and hygiene standards are maintained.
Crestwood Community School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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