Cook – Secondary Schools (Enhanced DBS Required) – Cardiff Contract

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 (phone number removed) between 9am to 5pm for more details