Chef at Noble Hall Leadership Academy for Girls

Summary of Duties

• To undertake the preparation of all food, including special dietary meals.
• Implement and maintain Statutory and School Health and Safety and Hygiene Standards in accordance with the Food Hygiene Management Manual and carry out corrective action as necessary should a problem arise..
• Maintain a clean and healthy working environment to the highest standards.
• Ensure the highest standard of food production and service in accordance with staff and student needs and to the complete satisfaction of the school.
• Assist in providing a service to school functions, events, Governors meetings etc.
• Operate kitchen equipment, both large scale and hand tools, ensuring that equipment is maintained in a clean condition.
• Assist in the menu changes to reflect current trends and economic climate.
• Have day to day contact with pupils, staff and visitors being sensitive to their needs and reporting any concerns to Catering Manager.
• Ensuring the correct economical use of all materials and equipment.
• Ensure all work specified by the Catering Manager or Admin Manager is completed accurately and by the time specified.
• Ensure effective contact/communication with all parts of the catering operation to achieve good relationships and service standards.
• All duties carried out must comply with:
  • Health and Safety at work Act
  • Health and Hygiene regulations
  • The Hygiene Manual
  • The School’s policies and procedures.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Knowledge of safe working practices
• Knowledge of healthy eating for young people
• Presentation and service of buffets
• Skilled in hot and cold food preparation
• Ability to work both as a member of a team and on own initiative
• Ability to supervise others
• Ability to maintain high standards during busy periods.