Sunningdale School is an independent preparatory boarding school with approximately 100 pupils aged from 7-13 years. We are close to Windsor, Eton and Bracknell while Sunningdale Railway Station is a fifteen minute walk away.
Job Description.
The role of the Catering Assistant is to provide efficient and effective Catering service support to the School, ensuring that the general appearance of the dining facilities and the surrounding areas are maintained in accordance with the required standards.
The Catering Assistant is required to undertake the following duties, which are not exhaustive and will be the subject of periodic review:
* Assisting in all aspects of the preparation of the food service area and the presentation of food to the school standards;
* Preparing all food as directed, taking particular due care and attention to both pupil and staff dietary requirements;
* Assisting in the replenishment of food, beverages, crockery, cutlery and service equipment to ensure the delivery of food service is efficient and within the time frame allocated;
* Assisting with the hygienic cleaning of the dining and the kitchen facilities, equipment, work areas.
* Assisting with the dining room and Kitchen area deep cleaning at the beginning and end of each term;
* Promoting a friendly working atmosphere and friendly working relationship with colleagues and pupils;
* Emptying of waste bins or similar waste receptacles; transporting of waste materials to designated collection points;
* Replenishing consumable items such as soap, paper towels, napkins and disposables;
* Using chemicals supplied as instructed and in accordance with COSHH regulations;
* Assisting with Function activities; set up, service and clearing as directed.
* Participating in training courses as required by the School;
* Carrying out other reasonable duties or requests as deemed appropriate by the Head Chef
* The Catering Assistant must be self-motivated with a good eye to detail; he/she should be capable of working as a team member, taking instruction and direction; be enthusiastic, punctual and reliable.
Terms of Service
* Start Date:Required to start as soon as possible.
* Normal Hours of Work: 40 hours per week including weekends
* These days are during the School term time only. In addition there is one week during the Easter Break where and up to three weeks during the Summer where you will also be required to work. There will be a requirement to work some occasional additional shifts to meet the business needs of the School.
* Probationary and Notice Periods:The first twelve months of employment will be a probationary period. During this period, performance and conduct will be monitored. The School may extend the probationary period at its discretion. In the probationary period, the notice required to terminate the employment will be one week, increasing to one calendar month by either side on the successful completion of the probationary period.
* Pension: The successful candidate will be eligible to be auto-enrolled into the School's pension scheme at this time.
Disclosure and other Pre-employment Checks
Sunningdale School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children at the School. Therefore, this appointment will be subject to a successful disclosure check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. This will give details of all spent and unspent convictions and other record-able matters. The supplied references will be taken up and the school may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications. The successful candidate will be required to complete a medical questionnaire.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.50-£13.43 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person