Cook - Secondary Schools Enhanced DBS Required

CANDIDATE MUST HAVE ENHANCED DBS!

General*  To take responsibility for the preparation, presentation and serving of all meals to an exceptional standard.*  Catering for functions and events.Specific*  To prepare, cook and appropriately present meals and buffets for pupils, staff and special functions as required.*  To ensure routine day to day as well as specialised cleaning of kitchen equipment, work surfaces, kitchen floors and storage areas, as directed by the Catering Manager.*  To ensure waste is controlled with regard to preparation and cooking.*  To maintain the highest standards of health, hygiene and safety.*  To manage and control all food, to include; receiving and checking stock, checking equipment and materials are used correctly, closely monitoring portion control.*  To ensure that routine data is collected as required and that all daily checks, including temperature control during production, preparation, service and storage are carried out properly.*  To immediately report all accidents, near misses, damage or breakages to the Catering Manager.*  To actively assist in ensuring a five star food hygiene rating.Required Skills & Qualifications:* NVQ level 1/2 in Catering & Hospitality* Certificate in food hygiene training* Certificate in First Aid.* Certificate in Health and Safety including Knowledge of COSHH regulations, safe storage and working practices* Experience of delivering a catering service in a high volume environment.* Experience of working in a boarding school or residential environment.* An awareness of child protection and safeguarding procedures/ The Children's Act.

If interested, please submit CV and call Varsha on between 9am to 5pm for more details.