Job Description

Job Details:

High School Chef

Hours: 30 per week

Hourly Rate: 15.00

Contract: Permanent (Term Time only- 38 working weeks / 4.59 holiday weeks)

Contract Start Date: ASAP

Accountable To: Catering Manager

Required to wear uniform as per company guidelines

As a School Chef your overall role is to produce the required products on the menu, support the catering manager, using fresh ingredients and making the products from fresh. You will also be responsible for preparing, all cleaning duties and cooking, storing all utensils and crockery in the correct areas, operate and maintain the efficient running of the kitchen equipment e.g. dishwashing machine.

You will also be required to put away all deliveries promptly and ensure the stockroom is clean and accessible.

Duties:

Preparation of food and cooking

Cooking meals to the menu requirements

Serving meals ensuring correct portion control

Serving customers in a polite and friendly manner

Cleaning kitchen, it's surrounds and equipment

General kitchen duties e.g. washing up

Using the equipment

Using the till

Cash operation

Ensure food hygiene and health and safety regulations are adhered to at all times

Follow HACCP and company procedures

Adhere to existing and new working practices, methods, procedures and respond positively to new and alternative systems

Taking an active part in any unit sales promotions

Participate in training and development

Carry out ad hoc duties as directed by Catering Manager

Supporting the Catering Manager and providing cover in their absence

Available to do overtime as requested by the Catering Manager

Skills:

Experience of producing homemade savoury dishes and home baking (sweet products)

Minimum of an NVQ in Cookery/Hospitality would be required

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to promote a welcoming environment to our customers

Polite and friendly

Punctual

Work well under pressure

Good understanding of food hygiene is essential

Experience of working with food previously is essential

Neat and tidy in appearance

A 'can do' attitude, prepared to assist the rest of the team

It will be necessary for the company to apply for a DBS check at commencement of employment.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Work Location: In person