Catering Technician
To assist in the preparation of materials and ingredients for classes. To prepare and clean kitchens in readiness for classes and demonstrations. To sell food products in the Catering shop. To operate an efficient ordering system and liaison with catering team.
This post is subject to a probationary period of 6 months, upon successful completion of which the post will become permanent
A full enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be required for this post
This job description is a guide to the duties you will be expected to perform immediately on your appointment. These may change in the future in line with the strategic direction and development of the College.
- To check-in and store deliveries and deal with delivery discrepancies;
- To issue ingredients from stores complying with stock regulations/stock control;
- To clear away after practical classes;
- To keep records in line with environmental health procedures, for example fridge temperature control;
- To identify the necessary food and sundry requirements, collate weekly food / sundry orders, and place orders with the appropriate suppliers;
- To clean kitchen areas and undertake and adhere to cleaning schedule;
- Liaise with Head of Department with regard to catering no pay budget and reconciliation of petty cash;
- To have an efficient ordering system;
- To carry out laundry duties;
- To follow college procedure in the reporting of faulty equipment and following up;
- Efficient stock control of none food items;
- To source ingredients locally to ensure cost effectiveness and to use appropriate and approved suppliers;
- To assist and work in commercial kitchen and service area when required;
- You will be expected to be fully conversant with the college’s range of equality and diversity and safeguarding policies and procedures, to ensure the health, safety and safeguarding of all learners and staff;
- To play an active role in the College’s appraisal scheme and staff development programme in line with the needs of the College;
- Any other duties commensurate with grade and status that may reasonably be expected.
The person we are hoping to appoint will meet all the following essential requirements and some or all of the desirable requirements.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Qualified to Level 2 (GCSE Grade A*-C or equivalent) in English and Maths (or willing to work towards completion within a specified time frame)
- To be honest, trustworthy and reliable;
- Have good personal hygiene;
- Ability to work with others as part of a team;
- Have basic food preparation skills;
- Health & Safety / security conscious;
- Have good customer service skills;
- Have basic numeracy skills;
- Good interpersonal skills.
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of level 2 relevant vocational qualification;
- Experience of working in the Catering Industry;
- Food Hygiene Certificate;
- Experience of working with a cash register;
- Experience of stock control / ordering.