KITCHEN STEWARD

JOB DESCRIPTION

KITCHEN STEWARD

Responsible to: The Catering Manager, or the Deputy Catering Manager

Predominantly term-time only working 5 days each week including Saturdays.  8.00am – 2.30pm with Saturday hours to be confirmed on a weekly basis according to sports fixtures and the requirements of the School.  30 hours per week, ½ hour unpaid lunch break, lunch provided.  Additional evening working will be expected as required for School events for which additional hours will be paid.  Uniform provided and free parking on site.

Hourly rate: £7.57 per hour.  Additionally, overtime payments will be made for extra hours.  A retainer will be paid during school holidays, after completion of the probationary period.  This retainer is refundable if employment is terminated within two weeks of the start of any term.

Outline of Duties: Responsible for day to day Kitchen Duties as detailed below.

Allocation of Duties:

• Storage

Unload food and equipment deliveries, unpack food and stack shelves in larder, fill freezers etc. Keep the food storage areas organised. Report any damages/shortages to the Catering Manager.

• Cleaning

Clean all equipment fittings, windows, walls, working surfaces, cupboards, floors, cloakroom, storage rooms etc, as directed.  Wash towels, tea towels, oven dish and floor cloths as directed.

• Washing Up

Collect up all crockery, cutlery, utensils and equipment and wash by hand, sterilise or machine wash and rinse, after school lunches, functions etc, and at other times as required.

• Safety

Ensure the correct PPE is in place and guidelines are adhered to. Observe COSHH    guidelines when handling hazardous substances and comply with all aspects of Health and Safety requirements.  Report any maintenance and, or, hazard issues to the Catering Manager.

• Disposal of Waste

Dispose of waste food to bins as directed, flatten tins for recycling and stack up combustible waste materials for collection.

• Food Preparation

Prepare vegetables for cooking or salads, and prepare other food required for school lunches, breaks, games teas, special functions, etc.

• Cooking

Assist the cooking staff with basic cooking when necessary

• General

Any other tasks as may be required by the Catering Manager.

Exhibit an ability to work in a way that promotes safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

In addition to the above duties, catering staff are expected to maintain a high standard of personal and general hygiene.  Rules of the Kitchen must be observed by wearing uniform as supplied, safety shoes and hats at all times.  No jewellery to be worn.  All staff must hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate for which training will be given. NVQ training will be offered.

The School’s NO SMOKING POLICY must be observed at all times on the School site.

King Edward’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening including checks with past employers and a DBS disclosure in accordance with the DBS Code of Conduct. All appointments are made subject to satisfactory DBS clearance.   The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.