Job Description

POST TITLE:		General Kitchen Assistant
GRADE:		Band 2, SCP 1
HOURS OF WORK:	25 Hours per week, TTO + 5 Days 
POST STATUS:		Permanent
Disclosure level:	Enhanced
Responsible to:	Cook 			
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MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST:
To work as part of a team to prepare, cook and serve (or pack transported meals) a given number of meals for a set time and in accordance with quality procedures and instructions.

Duties
•	Prepare and cook vegetables, potatoes, sauces, gravies and salads as instructed by the Cook / Catering Manager.
•	Prepare dining room and service area.  Serve the meal as attractively and hygienically as possible giving consideration to customers’ wants and needs.  Wipe and clear dining tables, trays, and service counter during service or in between sittings as required.
•	Clean and store away all equipment used during preparation cooking and service.  Clean dining room floor and furniture etc. after service and re-stack furniture if necessary.
•	Assist with cleaning the kitchen, stores, toilets, drains, swill bins, dustbins, etc.  This work is usually arranged on a rota system but a willingness to help others is essential.
•	To help with any other duties or tasks at the request of the Cook / Catering Manager at any time of the day.
•	To attend for extra cleaning days on specified days.
•	To attend training courses as required.
•	Responsible for oneself and working colleagues for a high standard of hygiene and safety under the Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulation 1995, the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

Person Specification 

Essential Criteria
•	Ability to communicate clearly and work as part of team.
•	Ability to speak fluent English
•	Ability to use relevant equipment
•	Ability to relate well to children and adults
•	Ability to work on own or as part of a team
•	Ability to understand simple written and oral instruction e.g. slip book, kitchen notices, etc.
•	Willingness to undertake training 
•	Willingness to acquire awareness of COSHH regulations
•	Willingness to acquire awareness of hygiene procedures