Academic Catering Assistant

Salary/Grade: £24, 027 - £24,404 per year pro rata (Band 2) Duties and Responsibilities: To provide a clean safe environment for teaching to take place by means of adhering to.

To provide a clean safe environment for teaching to take place by means of adhering to. o Cleaning rota of equipment as per class use instructed by Technician Manager.

Cleaning of large and small equipment. o Daily work sheet preparation before, after and during class checks. Weekly /Monthly clean, to include floors and surfaces, dishes, pots and pans. o Delivery of quality service through efficient training, quality checks and performance review. o To support classroom function & learning targets by means of assisting the cleaning of pots, pans, work surfaces and dishes. o Code of dress and centre policies/procedures.

Cleaning support in demonstrations, competitions, hiring to outside clients using kitchens. To go into practical classes and work alongside students to meet cleaning deadlines, tight turnaround of classes. Dishes for Linen Lounge, restaurant ensure all cutlery crockery, glassware is clean, stored correctly, stock levels maintained, and breakages reported. Exam situation, clean alongside students, runner to stores etc… Before class list/ after class list: make up sanitizing bottles, hand soap, towels, tea towels etc…To make available for each class. To participate in the operation of the practical learning environment in accordance with college procedures. To prepare and lay out equipment and other materials for practical activities, classes & assessments. To clean and maintain equipment to correct standard and rota. To maintain up to date records and checks e.g. temperature checks, food dated, labelled and packaged. To maintain documentation and systems to assist in the hire laundry system. Counting and documentation of linen received and returns to laundry. Staff uniform and issue of student uniform. To ensure all materials are disposed of in line with college waste management system. Assist with the delivery and storage of food, equipment, cleaning materials and disposable items. Assist with stock taking. Key control and secure areas as required. Operate a cash point, associated documentation in line with cash handling procedures. Assist with the sale of food, portion, package, label, chill and display for sale.

Health and Safety: Participate in the operation of the practical learning environment in accordance with agreed college procedures. Create and maintain an environment for student learning that is constantly monitored to ensure it adheres to professional standards and is clean and safe. Operate within appropriate health and safety standards and assist with risk assessments as directed. Maintain health and safety requirements in the practical environment including COSHH regulations. Hygiene regulations, Health, and safety. Carry out hygiene and safety checks in accordance with instructions and codes of practice and/or the college’s health and safety and hygiene policy. Safely store and when required dispose of waste in accordance with procedure. College waste management policy to include food, glass, paper, plastic etc… Ensure good working practices, with regard to stores areas in particular cleanliness and transportation of food items to kitchens. Tidy up and clean materials including laundry duties. Clean and maintain equipment and technical areas. Report on all breakages and equipment defects.

General To contribute to the achievement of the College’s mission, values, and strategic directions. Participate in the Colleges performance appraisal system. Participate in College developments, attend internal and external meetings and training programmes required. Adhere to general standards of conduct embodied in College policies To implement and embed the College’s equality and diversity policies and respond to its equality and diversity duties as they relate to all stakeholders. Act, if directed as fire marshal or warden

Carry out, if directed, the role of first aider To undertake such other relevant duties as may be reasonably expected of the post holder. Personnel Specification Essential Qualifications Hold, or give a commitment to achieve the Level 2 qualification in Food Safety within the 4 weeks of employment (*Please see additional information for further guidance)

Knowledge/Experience Demonstrate a working knowledge of the hospitality and catering industry. Demonstrate an understanding of food safety and hygiene in the food industry. Demonstrate knowledge of relevant Health and Safety procedures and legislation

Experience of: o Cash handling. o Working to clear and defined standards and prioritising o Providing professional customer service

Competencies The competencies required for effective performance in post are: Customer Service Orientation Collaboration & Teamwork Relationship Management / Building Communication & Personal Impact Additional Information * Successful candidates who do not hold the level 2 certificate in basic food hygiene will be required to successfully complete and pass the certificate within 4 weeks of commencing employment with the College. The College will support the candidate in completing the qualification in the first instance. Any subsequent resits must be carried out at the sole expense of the candidate.