Job Description

ABOUT THE WORTHGATE SCHOOL

The Worthgate School offers an outstanding international pre-university educational experience to students aged 13+ from all over the world. Students study for GCSEs, A levels and University Foundation Programmes, and preparing for admission to universities across the country and elsewhere. We pride ourselves on our approach to teaching and learning, with small class sizes and an informal atmosphere ensuring that students are treated as individuals and build great relationships with staff.

JOB OVERVIEW

We are currently recruiting for a Catering Assistant to join our Catering Department on a full-time basis working 40 hours per week over a 2 week shift pattern; you will be required to work every other weekend. Please note, this is

not

a term-time role only. The position is a varied role, and perfect for an individual who has prior kitchen/catering experience looking to progress their skill set, and gain further knowledge and experience within the industry. Typical daily duties will involve the cleaning of the canteen and kitchen to a high standard, assisting chefs with food preparation, in addition to the making of sandwiches & baguettes for the coffee bar and front of house service to our staff and students.

Additional responsibilities include but are by no means limited to:
Maintaining the high level of hygiene standards throughout the catering establishment
Ensuring fridge & freezer temperatures are recorded are in line with food safety regulations
Adhering to Health & Safety standards ensuring the safety of staff and students at all times
Ensure all issues in the day to day running of the kitchen are reported to the Head Chef

The post holder will have the ultimate responsibility for all the above functions. He or she will need to possess a caring attitude and a good sense of customer service. An ability to work using one's own initiative as well as being a good team player is a pre-requisite. Experience gained within a residential environment would be of use.

Please note the above is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and a full job description is available upon request.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

- Knowledge of basic food Hygiene training is desirable
- Previous experience with COSHH training is desirable
- An NVQ in catering is desirable, but not essential, as full training is offered to the right candidate.
- Basic Knowledge of food allergies
- Understands others' development needs and seeks opportunities to provide support
- Creates an open and supportive team environment
- Problem-solving abilities
- Meets deadlines and is able to be flexible when situations demand
- Demonstrates a capability to balance competing demands

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 25,400.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Physical Setting:

Coffee shop School
Shift:

8 hour shift
Work days:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Work Location: In person