TITLE OF JOB
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CATERING ASSISTANT
GRADE
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H2
1. JOB OUTLINE
1 a) REASON JOB EXISTS
To undertake, under the general direction of the Cook Manager, operations
connected with the preparation and cooking of meals.
1 b) MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBLITY
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To assist the cook in the preparation, cooking and serving of meals.
To assist the cook in maintaining high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness
in the kitchen in accordance with catering standards.
To work as part of the catering team and to cover a variety of roles within the
kitchen as required.
1 c) EQUALITIES
Be aware of and support difference and ensure that the school’s equalities and
diversity policies are followed.
1 d) HEALTH AND SAFETY
Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection;
health and safety; confidentiality; and data protection and report all concerns to an
appropriate person.
1 e) DATA AND BARRING SERVICE
This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with children or vulnerable
adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An enhanced
disclosure will be sought through the Data and Barring Service as part of
Hertfordshire County Council’s pre-employment checks. Please note that additional
information referring to the Data and Barring Service is in the guidance notes to the
application form. If you are invited to an interview you will receive more information.
Catering Assistant
1 f) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The jobholder is required to contribute to and support the overall aims and ethos of
the school. All staff are required to participate in training and other learning
activities, and in performance management and development as required by the
schools’ policies and practices.
** The duties and responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at
present. The post holder is expected to accept any reasonable alterations that
may from time to time be necessary.
2. ORGANISATION CHART
Head Teacher
Senior Management Team
Teaching Staff
Teaching Assistants
Administrative, Catering
Premises Staff
3. SUPERVISION
The jobholder is managed by the Cook Manager.
All non-routine decisions are referred upwards and to the Head teacher.
4. JOB CONTEXT
The jobholder is one of a team of catering staff who provide meal services to the
school.
The work is varied but has a number of daily and weekly routines.
5. CONTACTS
The jobholder works with children and all members of staff in the school, along with
suppliers of food and maintenance staff. Professionalism and confidentiality remains
paramount at all times.
6. KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
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Food Hygiene Certificate (training given).
Knowledge or experience of working in a catering environment.
Knowledge of health and safety good practice in the kitchen.
Catering Assistant
7. PROBLEMS AND DECISIONS
In the absence of another member of staff, the postholder would need to take part in
covering the roles and responsibilities of other catering staff, working as an integral
part of the catering team.
8. PHYSICAL EFFORT
The job requires some lifting, stacking of foodstuffs, lifting large cooking utensils and
moving kitchen equipment which may be heavy.
9. WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Frequent exposure to high temperatures and steam.
Contact with hot substances, ovens and hot plates.
Use of kitchen equipment.
Exposure to noise from dishwashers and other equipment.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
It is not always possible to define completely the duties and responsibilities
attached to posts and some variations may be necessary from time.
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Catering Assistant