Broadfield Academy in Hemel Hempstead require a General Catering Assistant to assist the Cook Manager to provide hot and cold meals for primary school children.

Previous experience would be beneficial but is not essential as training will be provided.

20hrs per week, term time only, role to start at the beginning of September.

The main responsibilities are listed below:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To assist in the preparation of the academy meals
• To undertake basic cooking of food as required by the Cook Manager, to deliver an effective school meals service to the deadlines and standards set by Catering Manager and the academy
• Operate kitchen equipment, following training and safety procedures
• To assist with serving and cleaning duties within the kitchen and serving areas, including general washing up and clearing away as required by the Cook Manager
• Ensure that all food is prepared and served in accordance with the Trust’s published menus and with statutory food and nutritional standards. Maintaining an up to date understanding of both so that this can be communicated to the pupils to encourage healthy choices. To help deliver any special dietary requirements
• Follow strict procedures for food allergies as directed by the Cook Manager and Catering Manager
• Understand and implement the Trust’s Health and Safety Policy and other Policies to provide a safe and healthy environment.  To follow food hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and serving areas, in accordance with food hygiene and COSHH regulations at all times
• Understanding, sharing and promoting healthy eating practices. To work with the Cook Manger and Catering Manager to improve take up of meals within the academy
• To check delivery of food and other catering consumables from designated suppliers and be responsible for refilling and replacing sauces, condiments and other consumables
• Assist in providing emergency or function catering and meals for transporting to other sites, if required

For more information about the role or a general chat please contact Annie Sillars, Catering Manager on 07496 069184 or email;  asillars@aspireacademies.org.uk