Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

To assist the line manager in preparing balanced, wholesome meals for our students and staff. This is a varied role
that includes assisting with food preparation, plating meals, serving meals and ensuring the kitchen, servery and
dining areas are kept clean, tidy.

Main Responsibilities of Kitchen Assistant:

• To ensure that the preparation & presentation of food are carried out promptly and to the agreed standards.
  Serving of meals and the setting up and clearing of tables and servery as required.
• To maintain a high standard of food hygiene, safety and cleanliness in accordance with academy policies and
  statutory requirements.
• General kitchen duties including washing up of equipment and utensils and the cleaning of all areas and
  surrounds.
• To assist in ensuring that the correct stock holding are maintained and rotated, whilst ensuring no excessive
  ordering takes place.
• To maintain adequate security of all stock and equipment.
• Helping any member of the kitchen staff as required.
• To maintain and adhere to the schools process for managing dietary and allergy requirements.
• To promote a positive, friendly atmosphere within the refectory area, offering a welcome to all students,
  staff and visitors.
• Taking responsibility for the kitchen in the absence of the Catering Manager.
• Helping with special functions that may sometimes be outside of normal working hours.