Assistant Cook Ryedale -

Job title: Assistant Cook

Grade: CD - £22,737 - £23,893 per annum pro rata

Vacancy Hours: 27.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Closing Date: 7th April 2024

Job purpose

The core focus of this job is delivering an efficient catering service operating to the highest standards of food safety. The post holder will do this by carrying out duties such as food preparation and service and other kitchen management duties including the supervision of staff, ordering food, stocktaking and administration setting out and putting away dining furniture, serving meals to children and staff, washing up and cleaning the kitchen and dining room.

The post holder is required to assist the Chef Manager/Cook in the performance of their duties. In the absence of the Chef Manager/Cook the deputising role will cease and the Assistant Cook will assume the duties and responsibilities of the Chef Manager/Cook. Operational management Assist the Chef Manager/Cook in the following operational duties:

• The ordering of goods and materials.

• The receipt and storage and goods and materials in good order.

• Preparation, cooking and service of appetising and nutritious meals.

• The preparation of the dining room for service including putting in place dining tables and chairs.

• Washing up, clearing, and cleaning the kitchen, dining room and associated areas.

• Supervise and direct staff carrying out their duties Communications.

• Engage with children at service times.

• Inform, involve, and support children in developing good dietary habits.

• Listen actively and respond to concerns from students.

• Oral communication with catering staff in school ensuring work is carried out to the highest standards.

• Oral communication with Chef Manager/Cook /Area Manager relating to any issues re the above.

• Liaising with Chef Manager/Cook on issues relating to the standards of service in school.

• Promoting the catering service in school to increase uptake.

• Working with children, teachers and parents to encourage healthy eating Partnership / corporate working.

• Communication and teamwork with school colleagues and other practitioners and professionals.

• Assist the Chef Manager/Cook in ensuring the catering operation meets its performance targets Resource management Assist the Chef Manager/Cook in the Management of the following resources.

• Undertake duties associated with the financial management of the catering operation including managing labour costs, management of food costs through adherence to menus and recipes, controlling stock and keeping accurate records.

• Assist the Chef Manager/Cook in the care and maintenance of equipment and reporting faults.

• The efficient use of services including gas, electricity and water.

• Assist the Chef Manager/Cook in the management of catering staff Systems and information.

Carry out all work in accordance with the policies and procedures included in:

• The Food Safety Management System,

• The Kitchen Manual

• The COSHH Manual

• The Risk Assessment Manual

• The Induction and recruitment Manual

• Assist the Chef Manager/Cook complete all required weekly / termly paperwork returns accurately and timely Strategic management

• Assess standards of service and assist with the training and development of staff in the kitchen when necessary.

• Attend training courses and meetings as required Safeguarding.

• Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children that you come into contact with Person Specification Essential upon appointment Desirable on appointment Knowledge.

• Knowledge of current guidance and legislation with respect to food hygiene and food safety.

• Knowledge of the importance of good dietary habits of young people and the need to encourage good food choices.

• The knowledge and understanding of good cookery and correct working practices in a kitchen environment.

• Knowledge and understanding of current guidance and legislation with respect to catering in schools.

• Promotion skills to encourage the uptake of healthy school meals Experience.

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience of working in catering establishments including the cooking and service of food.

• The supervision of staff Occupational Skills.

• A good standard of cookery skills.

• The ability to maintain a high level of food hygiene, food safety and health and safety standards.

• Have good communication skills.

• Be reliable, dependable.

• Be able to motivate staff.

Professional Qualifications/Training/Registrations required by law, and/or essential for the performance of the role:

• Professional Catering Qualification e.g. NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery, City and Guilds 706/1/2

• Qualification in nutrition / healthy eating

• Health and Safety qualification

• Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy

• Level 2 Food Safety

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

Key Documents:

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Job Description

NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.

North Yorkshire Council are committed to the health and safety of our employees and of others including the general public. It has a responsibility to ensure employees who hold a position that is deemed to be safety critical as it requires the performance of duties which are directly related to the safe operation or security of a facility, piece of equipment or vehicle, handling of chemicals or work at height or in confined spaces and which, if not performed properly, could result in a serious safety risk or environmental hazard to employees, a facility or the general public , do not attend work whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Individuals offered employment with North Yorkshire Council will be subject to the Workplace Substance Misuse policy. For safety critical roles as detailed above, random alcohol and drug testing may take place during the course of employment.

It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.

We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk*