Catering Assistant

Job Title: Catering Assistant

Location: Waterlooville, Hampshire

Salary: Support Staff Grade B1 £22,737 pern annum (FTE time equivalent) ACTUAL Salary £19,947.35 per annum

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time, Term-time Appointment

Start Date: 2nd September 2024

Hours of Work: 37 hours a week, 40 weeks a year

Mon, Weds, Thurs, Fri 7.00am to 3.00pm. Tuesday from 7.00am until 2.30pm (with 30 minute unpaid lunch break)

The Trustees are seeking to appoint a Catering Assistant to join our hardworking, committed and enthusiastic team. This role will require the successful candidate to perform a variety of tasks associated with the efficient running of the catering service. The successful candidate will work with the students, teachers and support staff within the school canteen.

The successful candidate will ideally have knowledge of working within a catering environment.

If you are a Catholic, you will understand the distinctiveness of Catholic schools such as Oaklands and this will be attractive to you. You do not have to be a Catholic to work at Oaklands; the Governors welcome applications from candidates of differing faith backgrounds or none who can be supportive of the school ethos.

Main Catering Duties:

Assist with basic food production, preparation of salads, rolls, vegetables and other foods prior to cooking
Assist with cooking of foodstuffs under the direction of the Deputy Catering Manager
Prepare service and dining areas, serve customers ensuring correct portion control and promote sales of the company's products
Clean kitchen and dining areas to a high standard using the safe methods as laid down in the Safer Food Better Business manual and complete the cleaning rota on a daily basis
Accept payments and give correct change operating and balancing the cash register as required
Clean and fill all vending machines as required
Assist with the preparation and service of food as special functions and theme days as required
Keep records required eg: fridge/freezer temperature sheets, food temperature sheets, stock control sheets and food wastage sheets as directed by the Deputy or Catering Manager
Ensure that all deliveries are accounted for and put away implementing good stock rotation and correct stock keeping as directed by the Deputy Catering Manager
Ensure that the schools reputation for food quality and service is enhanced with the staff and pupils
Any other duties commensurate with the position as directed by the Deputy Catering Manager/Catering Manager
Participate in training and continuing professional development
Attend relevant school meetings as requiredSchool Policies and Regulations:

General knowledge of school policies and procedures
Health and Safety and Safeguarding responsibility for self and children, which can be particularly demanding in a child-centred environmentThe duties and responsibilities in this job description are not restrictive and the post-holder may be required to undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required from time to time. Any such duties should not however substantially change the general character of the post.

About You:

Essential:

Previous experience of working in catering
Attention to detail
Articulate, literate and numerate
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Organisational ability and able to manage time to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
Appreciation of the issues working around young people and prepared to train to gain up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the protection of children and young people
Ability to Support the school ethos
Confidentiality and discretion
Use of initiative
Sense of Humour
Tidy and organised approach
Ability to work under pressure and multi‐task
Ability to work as part of a team and independently
Ability to forge and maintain good relationships with members of staff and students
Takes pride in work and has high expectations of self and others
Willingness to participate fully in the life of the school
Willingness to work overtime if requiredThe following would be desirable:

Basic Food Hygiene
Experience of working in a school catering operationPlease Note:

All Staff will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS application following the initial offer of employment.

Closing Date: Sunday 23rd June 2024, 5pm

Interviews: Week commencing 24th June 2024

Application Process:

Please note that once you have applied for the role you will be sent an email with an application form and consent form to fill in.

These forms will need to be fully completed and returned for your application to be considered.

Please click the APPLY to submit your application for this role and you will be sent an email with application forms to complete.

Candidates with previous job titles and experience of; Food and Beverage Assistant, Catering Staff, Waiter, Attendant, Bar Tender, Waitress, Serving Assistant, Catering Team Leader, General Assistants, Front of House Staff may also be considered for this role