SUSSEX DOWNS COLLEGE
JOB DESCRIPTION
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JOB HOLDER:
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SCHOOL/CENTRE:
SERVICE INDUSTRIES
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JOB TITLE:
KITCHEN ASSISTANT
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GRADE:
SUPPORT STAFF PAY SCALE B/C
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RESPONSIBLE TO:
CURRICULUM LEADER
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WORK PATTERN:
15 HOURS PER WEEK/42 WEEKS PER YEAR
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MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:
Carry out kitchen duties and washing up duties
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MAIN DUTIES:
1.
Check kitchen cleanliness and undertake cleaning to a high level of compliance with
health, safety and hygiene regulations.
2.
Check and clean refrigerators.
3.
Ensure that students keep areas clean during practical sessions.
4.
Ensure that hygiene conditions are maintained on working surfaces, walls and floors.
5.
Assist lecturers as and when required.
6.
Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and returned to its correct place, and is
maintained in a tidy and orderly manner.
7.
Notify management of any unsafe or defective equipment.
8.
After each session check that all food is returned and that all areas are clean.
9.
Wrap and label any food that is to be held in refrigerators.
10.
Clean all large equipment.
11.
Deep clean when necessary.
12.
Maintain availability of cleaning materials and order supplies from Stores Technician
when required.
13.
Keep wash-up area clean.
14.
Wash up all china, silverware and glassware.
15.
Keep china cupboard clean and tidy.
16.
Maintain the wash-up as a safe area:
17.
To work to promote and apply the college’s safeguarding policy and procedures.
18.
Perform any other duties as the Principal may reasonably require.
19.
To carry out these duties and responsibilities in accordance with all relevant statutory
obligations and current College policies, procedures and regulations including those
relating to equal opportunities, health and safety, teaching and learning, quality
assurance, financial matters, employment matters, funding and examination body
requirements and data protection.
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This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time it was drawn up. Such duties
may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level
of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot of
themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post. The College reserves the
right to change or up-date this job description and to change the normal place of work after
consultation with the job holder. The signatures below indicate agreement to this job
description.
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SIGNATURE OF JOB HOLDER
DATE SIGNATURE OF LINE MANAGER
DATE
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
This person specification lists the qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills,
abilities and personal qualities of the person required to undertake the post. It will be
used by the College to assist in drawing up a shortlist of candidates for interview, and
during the interview/selection process. Applicants should provide evidence to
demonstrate their suitability for the position and how they meet the requirements of
the person specification in the application form and any supporting statement.
POST:
KITCHEN ASSISTANT
Essential
Job Experience
and knowledge
Desirable
Some knowledge of a professional
catering operation
An understanding of ‘safeguarding
and its importance within the college.
Skills/Abilities/
Competencies
Able to carry out manual duties to
include lifting and handling
Methodical ways of working
Able to work with and relate to young
people
Personal
qualities/
attributes/
attitude
Practical and helpful approach
Willing to wear protective clothing whilst
on duty
(supplied by the College)
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