General Catering Assistant - Oundle

The working pattern for most Catering staff is organised over a two week rota, with every other weekend off. Some split shifts are required. All applicants must therefore be able to work weekends, and some split shifts.

The General Catering Assistant role focuses on food service, customer care, cleaning duties with some basic food preparation.

1. Food and Service

• Basic food preparation under the supervision of Chefs and/or Catering Supervisors.
• Provide food service to pupils and staff to an excellent standard of politeness and efficiency.
• Control portions according to specification and instruction.
• To ensure that all food is presented to a high standard.
• To demonstrate a positive working style with an enthusiastic, committed, flexible attitude and good team work.
• To ensure School policies e.g. nut allergy and dietary requirements, are being followed.
• To follow inspection process for opening and closure of production and service areas.
• To follow the guidelines for the waste management.
• To notify a member of the Management Team if there are signs of pests or health and safety issues.
• To complete systems and procedures in all food production and storage areas and under instruction, to monitor and maintain the standards of the food served.
• To take part in the introduction of new service innovations on a regular basis including special days.
• To seek out and be aware of your duties throughout the day, especially during service periods to ensure that service runs as smoothly as possible.
• To work within all legislative requirements including Health & Safety, fire and hygiene legislation in all areas as instructed by the Assistant Catering Manager, Head Chef, Chef or Supervisor.
• Actively take part in cleaning the kitchen and ancillary areas throughout the day to ensure they are kept spotlessly clean.
• To correctly complete and use cleaning schedules.

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