School Chef Required at one of our schools in Birmingham

Days: Monday to Friday (Term time only)

Hours:  7:30am - 3:15pm

The Role As Chef you will prepare, cook and present food which meets the school standards and according to the Catering Manager’s direction. You will also be responsible for ensuring high levels of food preparation and kitchen cleanliness is maintained across all kitchen and dining areas as well as ensuring a high standard of catering service is provided.

Key Responsibilities

Food

• Assist in the planning and preparation of innovative seasonal menus and cooking for special functions and events which encourage healthy and nutritional eating habits

• Ensure food is prepared in accordance with relevant regulations and the procedures expected by the Catering Manager

• To ensure that food is prepared in accordance with the academies Hygiene Procedures, e.g. temperatures are recorded, samples are taken, foodstuffs are stored safely and hygienically and a food production plan is completed. Kitchen Operations

• Deliver excellent standards of customer service

• Assist with stock control/stock taking including receiving and checking supplies and safe storage

• Support the Catering Manager in instructing the catering assistants in food production methods

• Carry out additional tasks concerned with the operation of the kitchen, as and when required by the Catering Manager

• Deputise for the Catering Manager as and when required Other

• Actively promotes the safety and welfare of our children and young people

• Ensures compliance with Arks data protection rules and procedures

• Work with Ark Central and other academies in the Ark network, to establish good practice throughout the network, offering support where required

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Experience catering in large quantities, ideally within a school

• Experience of cultural diversity with particular reference to food preparation and dietary preferences (desirable)

• Knowledge of healthy eating and nutrition and creating related menu’s

• Excellent communication skills with children and adults

• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office

Requirements

• To have or be willing to obtain a DBS certificate on the update service.
• Provide a minimum of two references to cover the last 24 months of employment.
• Right to work in the UK.