Job Description

Assistant Cook

St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon, CM9 6HN

Required: Immediate Start

Scale 3, Point 5-6 (FTE £23,500-£23,893)*

Actual Salary: £4,239 - £4,310*

* Pending annual pay award which will be backdated to start date.

Hours of work: 8 hours a week 9.30am to 1.30pm (Mondays and Fridays)

This is an exciting opportunity for a job-share at our school to serve freshly cooked school meals onsite for our children. The new assistant cook should understand the importance of healthy eating whilst acknowledging that food should be appealing for all children who have a range of dietary needs.

The successful candidate will also be working alongside the catering manager. You must be friendly and approachable by children, staff and parents.

The school meals provided should be delivered to the highest standards, ensuring excellence as the school believes the eating experience is part of our whole school experience.

A full Job Description and Person Specification are attached, but please find a brief summary of duties below:

· Provide assistance with preparing and presenting all food in line with Statutory Regulations and School Food Standards;
· Ensuring that methods of preparation and presentation comply with currently recognised catering standards and food safety legislation;
. Deputise for the Catering Manager as required
· Follow the menu and recipes agreed;
· Ensuring prompt service of all meals;
· Ensuring the school kitchen is well maintained and cleaned regularly.

Candidates will have an awareness of and experience dealing with:
· Completing monitoring and food temperature records;
· Managing a daily cleaning checklist;
· Cross contamination and allergen management;
· Menu planning and compliance;
· Health and safety in food hygiene.

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged.

Any appointment is subject to enhanced DBS disclosure, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Please be aware we reserve the right to close the application deadline early.

Information about the School

St. Francis Catholic Primary School is a one form entry school based in the historic market town of Maldon in Essex and currently federated with St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School in South Woodham Ferrers. We are a forward-thinking primary school committed to high standards for all our children. The vast majority of our teachers are experienced and staff turn over is low. Our teachers provide support and challenge to develop independence in a safe, enjoyable and caring environment.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promote the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A disclosure and barring service certificate will be required for all posts. The post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our prevent duty.