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Catering  \nHours of work: 40 per week to be worked as a shift pattern with evening and weekend work  \nSpecific duties  \nCleaning of equipment  \n• To undertake and deliver thorough cleaning of kitchen pots, pans, and cooking utensils.  \n• Load the dish washing machine with crockery and cutlery items; operate unload and stack away after each completed cycle.  \n• Empty and clean utensil dishwasher after every service.  \n• To ensure all crockery and cutlery is polished to expected standards and put away correctly.  \nCleaning and tidying  \n• To adhere to all cleaning schedules in place, as agreed by the Head Chef/Kitchen Manager and adhere to the COSHH system.  \n• Maintain the cleaning schedule.  \n• Use appropriate chemicals for cleaning.  \n• Empty and dispose of waste food bins and all kitchen rubbish to include cardboard, wastepaper, bottles and recycling.  \n• Ensure the cleanliness and tidiness of food stores, fridges and corridors.  \n• Ensure kitchen floors are kept clean and safe at all times.  \n• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of bins.  \nGeneral Kitchen tasks  \n• Ensure all kitchen towels/paper rolls are replaced when required.  \n• To support the Storeman with putting stores away, when appropriate.  \n• To support the chefs with plating of meals and basic veg preparation.  \n• To ensure that bins are used correctly i.e. recycling and food waste.  \nHygiene, Health and Safety  \n• Ensure all hygiene, health and safety standards are adhered to and the College’s Health & Safety policy is complied with.  \n• Demonstrate a consistently high standard of personal cleanliness and appearance.  \n• Ensure that all faults are reported as necessary to the Head Chef/Kitchen Manager or Catering and Conference Director.  \n• Wear correct uniform and follow personal hygiene rules.  \nSecurity  \n• Maintain all aspects of on-site security and ensure all relevant instructions are followed.  \nThe above is not an exhaustive list of duties. 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All employees are expected to work collaboratively to support the overall work of the College.  \nPerson Specification  \nPersonal qualities:  \n• Hardworking, honest, reliable and discreet.  \n• Methodical and thorough in all tasks undertaken.  \n• Ability to achieve and maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene.  \n• Willingness to adopt a flexible approach to tasks.  \n• Ability to work as a team member.  \n\n|  | Essential | Desirable |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Qualifications | Good spoken English | Basic food hygiene |\n| Experience | Experience in similar role | Food preparation skills |\n| Special requirements | Weekend and evening work / shift patterns | Manual handling training due to physical requirements of the role (training can be provided if required) |","cbCaifedDxF5XNY7","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifedDxF5XNY7","pdf",201474,"English","# Specific duties\n## Cleaning of equipment\n## Cleaning and tidying\n## General Kitchen tasks\n## Hygiene, Health and Safety\n## Security\n# Person Specification\n## Personal qualities\n## Qualifications and experience\n## Special requirements","[{\"question\":\"Who does the Kitchen Assistant report to and work closely with?\",\"answer\":\"The Kitchen Assistant is responsible to the Kitchen Porter Supervisor or Kitchen Manager and works closely with the Dining and Beverage Services Manager, the Deputy DBS Manager, and Front of House Supervisors.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the key duties related to cleaning and kitchen support?\",\"answer\":\"Responsibilities include cleaning kitchen pots, pans and utensils, operating/loading and unloading the dishwashing machine, maintaining cleaning schedules, disposing of waste food and other rubbish, keeping food stores and floors clean and safe, and supporting chefs with basic meal plating and veg preparation.\"},{\"question\":\"What hygiene, health and safety and security requirements apply?\",\"answer\":\"The role requires adherence to hygiene, health and safety standards and compliance with the College’s Health \\u0026 Safety policy, use of appropriate chemicals under COSHH, correct uniform and personal hygiene, reporting faults to the relevant leadership, and following on-site security instructions.\"}]","Kitchen Assistant Job Description - Duties, Hygiene, Person Specification | PDF",1789324940]