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School Catering Assistant
Blaxhall
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School Catering Assistant
Main Purpose
To provide a high-quality catering service which supports the wellbeing of pupils and staff. This includes meeting school catering and health and safety standards.
Duties and Responsibilities
Meal Planning and Provision
- Oversee the provision of high-quality school meals in line with government guidelines and legislation on school nutrition standards
- Plan varied and nutritious menus in advance
- Negotiate best-value contracts with authorised suppliers to ensure the cost-effectiveness of the catering service
- Manage food stocks to prevent shortages or excess supply and adhere to the catering budget
- Cater to special dietary requirements and ensure that allergy information is effectively communicated and labelled
Health and Safety
- Ensure compliance with school catering standards legislation and the school’s:
- Food safety policy
- Health and safety policy
- Allergens policy
- Ensure that the kitchen and dining area are kept clean and hygienic
- Ensure that kitchen equipment is used safely and according to operating manuals
- Ensure that kitchen and catering equipment is maintained according to the maintenance schedule
- Arrange for all necessary repairs to be carried out to ensure the safe running of kitchen equipment and remove any faulty equipment pending repairs. Where repair or replacement exceeds the agreed budget, discuss this with the Headteacher
- Ensure that catering staff are adhering to proper hygiene procedures, including wearing the correct uniform
- Record all accidents and incidents
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Other Areas of Responsibility
Staff Appointments
- Assist in the recruitment and selection of catering staff
- Carry out induction and training for new staff members
Safeguarding
- Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (including Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and the school’s safeguarding and child protection policies
- Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
- Level 3 Food Safety (or NVQ equivalent)
- GCSE (or equivalent level) in English and maths
Experience
- Experience of working in a school kitchen or equivalent:
- Experience of menu planning and pricing
- Experience of recording and managing stock
- Experience working with young people and those with SEMH
- Experience of writing and presenting reports (e.g., financial reports, incident reports)
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Skills and Knowledge
- Wide knowledge of culinary production and strong culinary skills
- Knowledge of legislative requirements for school catering
- An understanding of the routines and challenges of catering in a school environment
- Good literacy and numeracy skills
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to multitask and work effectively in a stressful environment
- Strong leadership and teamwork skills
- Strong customer service skills
Personal Qualities
- Sensitivity and understanding to help build good relationships with colleagues, pupils, and staff
- Commitment to promoting the ethos and values of the school
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality
- Commitment to safeguarding pupil wellbeing and ensuring equality
- Resilient, positive, and forward-looking
- Enthusiastic about making a difference to children and young people
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