Kitchen Porter

Location: Ark Globe Academy, Southwark, London

Salary Details: Grade 1 (£12,816- £12,904)

Hours Per Week: : 20 hours per week (10.30-3.00pm) (Term Time Only plus 1 week)

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Start Date: As soon as possible

Note: Please note, applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis so prompt application is advised.  

About the role:                                              

To assist the Chef Manager with all aspects of food preparation, food service, kitchen hygiene and other duties associated with the running of the academy’s serving and kitchen area

Responsibilities

·        To keep the kitchen, cooking preparation area, equipment and dining hall clean and tidy.

·        To carry out washing up and cleaning tasks, including cleaning equipment and machinery, in accordance with requirements and procedures.

·        To take part in deep cleans of the kitchen, food storage, serving and dining areas of the academy as directed by the Chef Manager.

·        To set up the serving and dining areas as directed by the Chef Manager

·        To work as part of a team to ensure that all service requirements are met.

·        To record food temperatures and labelling of stock items in accordance with procedures

·        To carry out the responsibilities of the post in accordance with all Health and Safety and relevant legislation, reporting any incidents or accidents, including near-misses, to the Chef Manager

·        To receive stock and check quality and quantity against the delivery note/invoice. To put deliveries of stock away in the designated storage location, ensuring that all stock is dated and rotated in accordance with directions from the Chef Manager

·        To deliver refreshments for special functions, and collect and clean dirty cutlery, crockery and other serving items after functions, as and when required. This may include some evening work.

Qualification Criteria

·        Right to work in the UK

·        GCSE level Math’s and English or equivalent level qualification

·        Relevant Health & Safety and Food Safety qualifications

·        A good standard of basic literacy and numeracy qualification (Essential)

·        Experience of catering essential

·        Experience of working with children preferred

·        Solid experience of using COSHH database (Essential)

·        Microsoft Office Skills with Excel, Word and PowerPoint (Essential)

 Personal Characteristics

·        Hard working, conscientious and organised

·        Excellent team player, helpful, friendly and willing to undertake extra tasks (as and when necessary)

·        Good role model for both pupils and staff, with high expectations for self and others

·        Genuine interest in and willingness to help children to learn how to eat healthily

  Other

·        You may from time to time be required to work before/after school and weekends due to events planned for the day/week, therefore flexibility is essential.

          You will also be required to attend/work and participate fully in Academy Inset days.

·        Commitment to equality of opportunity and the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils

·        Undertake Fire Marshal and First Aid training.

·        This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

·        To undertake various responsibilities as directed by the Chef Manager and Vice Principal – Business and Community.

·        This job description is subject to change with the agreement of the post holder.

About us:

Ark is an international charity, transforming lives through education. We exist to give every young person, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life. In the UK, we are a network of 37 schools, educating around 27,500 pupils in areas where we can make the biggest difference. Through Ark Ventures, we incubate, launch and scale initiatives that address some of the most intractable issues in education and society, both in the UK and around the world.

We offer:

• We are committed to providing high-quality professional learning throughout your career with us and offer a variety of training sessions and experiences designed to meet the needs of you and your team.
• You’ll receive 27 days annual leave
• Access to a range of discountsthrough the Ark Rewards Scheme which includes reduced gym memberships, discounts at major retailers and travel loans.

How to apply:

Apply via our online portal with a CV and cover letter.

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Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.