Assistant School Cook at St. Mary's School

Duties:

• Prepare and cook fresh food.
• Assist in food production, service and /or cleanup tasks as assigned.
• Ensure all food/ meals are produced on time.
• Prepare large quantities of meals for internal and external schools.
• Serve the pupils food.
• Ensure that the kitchen, dining halls, equipment and utensils are all properly cleaned and correctly stored away.
• Ensure that all kitchen equipment is properly maintained and that any defects are reported promptly to the Food Service Director.
• Assist with designing high quality, tasty and appetizing food for pupils, visitors and staff.
• Participate in all general catering and dining room duties.
• Ensure that all personal and food hygiene procedures are applied at all times.
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen.

Specific Requirements:

• Certificate in Food Preparation and Cooking or Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles (Food Production and Cooking/Kitchen Services)
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
• Pass Medical Examination
• Excellent communication skills
• Good standards of hygiene
• Organized and methodical
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience of catering
• Proven experience in Supervising a team of catering staff is a Plus

General Requirements:

• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities and use time efficiently
• Ability to approach others in a tactful manner
• Capable of meeting physical demands of the job such as lifting up to 11 KGS and moving up to 22 KGS.
• Be committed to and attend relevant continuous professional development
• Undertake any reasonable instruction given by your mentor or Leadership Group member to ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of your role