Job Description

City Catering are a

Charity

, that provide great quality, nutritious meals to Primary and Secondary School Children throughout Southampton.

We are looking for an experienced & enthusiastic Assistant Cook, who understands our charitable mission to support our Head of Kitchen in delivering an amazing catering service to the children and the school. In this role you will be expected to supervise kitchen staff and deputise in the Head of Kitchens' absence.

Joining our Charity really is an experience. As a forward thinking employer, our focus is on you, ensuring you have the right tools to deliver excellence on a daily basis.

Our hourly rates are highly competitive, we offer a great pension contribution and we also offer Life Assurance to all our colleagues.

Our roles offer great flexibility around school hours, term time holidays and family life.

We also offer a generous refer a friend scheme, sick pay upon completing your probation, paid DBS checks and funded training courses.

Job Details:

The role is a permanent term time Monday to Friday role, covering 20 hours per week and is subject to the applicant's eligibility to work in the UK and a successful DBS clearance.

Hourly Rate:

12.53 per hour

(Term Time Only) Weekly Hours:

20hrs Per Week

What Will You Be Doing as an Assistant Cook?

Assist in the preparation, cooking and service of food

Ensure any transported meals are prepared, cooked and packaged to maximise quality

Assist in special functions, emergency catering and theme days

Implement our special diet and allergen menus and procedures where appropriate

Maintain up-to-date records, where appropriate using the technology provided e.g. temperature checks, cleaning routine, timesheets, meal numbers

Assist in the dining area where appropriate: setting up, clearing away and cleaning of tables and chairs; and cleaning of the dining area floor at the end of service

Washing up, clearing away and general cleaning duties

Understand the financial implication of food preparation, set an example to others by working in ways that minimise waste, control ingredients and resources to reduce the cost per meal

What Do You Need To Have?

Experience of supporting a kitchen, preferably in a school setting, and a knowledge of food preparation and cooking including methods, portions, cost control, stock rotation and ordering.

The ability to lead, motivate and manage colleagues well.

A knowledge of common food allergens and special diets.

Numeracy, budgetary skills and literacy in using IT.

Experience in the training and development of colleagues.

Absolute and unquestionable commitment to the Safeguarding of the schools children.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which is covered by the Charity.

As an equal opportunities employer, our Charity is committed to providing a welcoming and positive culture of working relationships, in which all colleagues are treated with dignity and respect. Our Charity is equally committed to providing diversity and equality to all, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion/belief, gender and sexual orientation.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.53 per hour

Benefits:

Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme
Work Location: In person