Ashlyns, in partnership with Newhall Primary Academy,
is seeking an
ASSISTANT COOK
15 hours per week rising to 30 hours per week in September 2021
(9am to 12pm rising to 9am to 3pm)
Monday to Friday, Term Time only (*plus 4 weeks)
£9.50 per hour
You will work closely with both your Catering Manager and the Head Teacher as part of a small team, to serve fresh, interesting and nutritious school meals within budget which meet Government, Ashlyns’ and the School’s standards.
Duties will include:
Food Preparation - preparing fresh food on a seasonal 3-week menu cycle, ensuring full adherence to recipes, food presentation standards and portion control; understanding the needs of pupils with special dietary requirements; working to deadlines to ensure meals are served on time.
Administration - assisting in the administrative tasks associated with ordering food and sundries, including checking delivery notes and invoices and assisting in the monthly stock take.
Management – deputising* for the Catering Manager as and when necessary and supervising other kitchen staff as and when directed by the Catering Manager.
Health & Safety - supporting the Catering Manager in ensuring that policies and procedures with regard to health, safety and hygiene are adhered to and cleaning schedules are carried out.
You will have:
a background in catering within a commercial environment and, ideally, in an educational setting and possess sound craft skills
knowledge of food safety and health and safety procedures
hold at least a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
an understanding of nutrition and, ideally, knowledge of government food standards for school meals
good communication skills, with the ability to deal with children, parents, school staff and colleagues confidently and professionally
an ability to work as part of a team, under pressure, to meet deadlines
an ability and willingness* to “act up” in the absence of the Catering Manager
Candidates will receive appropriate on-the-job training and ongoing support during their induction and probationary period to ensure they are able to fulfil the entire needs of the role, specifically in relation to deputising for the Catering Manager.
Candidates must be prepared to obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure which is satisfactory to both Ashlyns and the school and be rechecked throughout their employment. All other safeguarding conditions including clearances for satisfactory references, medicals and right of work in the UK must be obtained.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 11 June 2021
Interviews will be held in week commencing Monday 14 June 2021
Applications can be made on-line at https://www.ashlyns.co.uk/application-form
or an Application Pack can be requested from
Jen Heymer, HR Manager,
Ashlyns Organics Ltd, High Laver Hall, High Laver, Ongar, Essex CM5 0DU
Tel 01277 890821
