Catering Assistant

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, achieve customer satisfaction, and promote sales within the unit.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Basic preparation of food and beverages, including:
  • Preparation of vegetables and snacks
  • Use of appropriate equipment
• Simple cooking, including:
  • Reconstituting 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) regarding service delivery
• Preparing the dining area, e.g.:
  • Setting out dining room tables, chairs, benches, and serving points
  • Laying tables (cutlery, crockery, water jugs, etc.)
• Completing general kitchen and dining room duties:
  • Washing up
  • Clearing away tables, chairs, and benches
  • Cleaning the kitchen/servery, dining room, and equipment (including floors and walls)
• Recording temperatures for control purposes
• Securing premises as required
• Completing delegated duties in service provision
• Ensuring compliance with:
  • Acts of Parliament, Statutory Instruments and Regulations
  • Codes of Practice
  • Working conditions
• Completing necessary administration
• Carrying out duties equivalent to (or including) the current job grade, if within competence

Notes:

• Non-catering staff are responsible for cleaning dual-use premises (district catering).
• This role requires flexibility within its guidelines, not rigid adherence.