Catering Assistant

• Wash up dishes etc. in compliance with correct procedures to ensure hygiene standards are maintained.
• Operate the dishwasher following correct usage procedures to ensure optimum results.
• Thoroughly and effectively clean kitchen and dining room areas and equipment as required ensuring appropriate cleaning products etc. are used to ensure hygiene standards are maintained.
• Clean up spillages on tables and floors and clear food trays and cutlery away, quickly and effectively, in line with Trust health and hygiene procedures.
• Clean trays, tables and floor surfaces during and immediately after lunchtimes to ensure that the dining area is left in a tidy condition.
• Assist with washing, peeling, chopping, cutting and cooking of food.
• Serve meals, snacks and beverages, ensuring hygiene/ food handling procedures are observed at all times to safeguard the health and wellbeing of users of the service.
• Assist with the operation of the kitchen laundry as required.
• Assist with the delivery storage and management of food stocks in line with health and safety and hygiene regulations.
• Supervise areas of the school throughout the lunchtime, whether inside or outside the dining areas, including corridors, main hall and outside areas; in accordance with the instructions of the Catering Manager, Central Support Manager and Senior Leadership Team.
• Support and manage the behaviour of students in line with Trust policy.
• Encourage students’ healthy eating.
• Follow the health and safety policy of the Trust, report any incidents/ accidents/ hazards and take a pro-active approach to health and safety matters.
• Ensure that student’s queue for lunch in an orderly and safe manner.
• Deal with any immediate problems or emergencies according to the Trust’s policies and procedures.
• Supervise in any other areas during lunchtimes as directed by the Catering Manager, Central Support Manager or Headteacher.