Vacancies
Lanercost Church of England Primary School
Level 2 School Cook
Basic Salary pro rota:
Grade 3 SCP 3-4 £22,950 to £23,114
The governors, Headteacher, staff, and children of Lanercost Church of England Primary School seek to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic school cook to join our hard-working and committed team.
We are looking to appoint a school cook to create, prepare and cook a three- week rolling menu within our school kitchen. The main duties will include all aspects of food preparation, food service, kitchen hygiene and other duties associated with the running of the kitchen and food service operation. This includes ensuring a high level of hygiene and health and safety is maintained in all areas of work. The hours of work will be 9am – 1pm.
You will be joining a Staff Team that is committed, welcoming, supportive and friendly. We are a small, community-minded church school committed our children and their families, supporting them to make healthy choices that will last them a lifetime.
At Lanercost Church of England Primary School, our Christian values underpin our warm, supportive, and happy ethos. We are driven towards all in our school to have a lifelong love of learning where they are prepared for the ever- changing world. The successful candidate will work alongside a caring, enthusiastic, dedicated staff team who sees the value in all children and puts great emphasis on nurturing the whole child.
Level 2
ORGANISATIONAL
· Comply with current Food Safety legislation
· Ensure compliance with all health and safety policies and procedures
· Ensure safe use of equipment and materials
· Operate everyday equipment in accordance with instructions
· Make daily quality and safety checks on equipment
· Demonstrate and assist others in the safe and effective use of specialist equipment and materials
· Monitor and manage stock and supplies, cataloguing as required and ensuring their hygienic storage in accordance with domestic and catering standards
· Maintain high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen in accordance with domestic and catering standards
· Organise cooking routines to comply with a specified standard
· Ensure effective portion control and minimise wastage
· Ensure the security of the kitchen, associated stores, and surrounds
OPERATIONAL
· Present food in a way that is attractive and encourages healthier choice
· Prepare food in accordance with school and governor-agreed recipes and methods
· Organise and supervise food service
· Undertake skilled cooking activities connected to a full range of menu provision
· Decant and serve food daily
· Ensure that clean and dirty processes are kept separate
· Ensure that cooked and raw foods are kept separate during the preparation, cooking, and serving process
RESOURCES
· Ensure the maintenance of a clean and orderly working environment
· Prepare routine equipment in a timely and accurate manner as set out in the instructions
· Report faulty equipment and other maintenance requirements to the appropriate person
· Order food supplies with the school business manager in a timely manner record all ingredients used and take stock
· Refill and replace consumables
· Undertake basic record-keeping as directed
· Ensure that lights and other equipment a switched off as appropriate
· Comply with school security arrangements, i.e. securing entrances and exits as appropriate and reporting potential security breaches
RESPONSIBILITIES
· Ensure that all meals and drinks served comply with current legislation or guidelines as well as the whole school food policy
· Attend relevant meetings as required
· Participate in training and other learning activities as required
· Have an awareness of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health & safety, confidentiality and security, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
CRITERIA
ESSENTIAL
DESIRABLE
Qualifications/training
· NVQ 2 Support Staff (with school kitchen
modules), or similar.
· NVQ 3 Support Staff (with school kitchen modules), or
similar.
Competences
· Willingness to undertake induction training
· Food Hygiene certificate or equivalent experience or equivalent qualification, or willingness to train to
achieve these.
Relevant experience
· Experience in relating well to people at all levels
· Full working knowledge of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health & and safety, confidentiality, and
security.
· Experience in monitoring stock and supplies
· Experience of basic record keeping
Knowledge
· Awareness of health & hygiene procedures.
· Knowledge of moving and handling procedures.
· Ability to work as part of a team.
· Willingness to use
relevant equipment.
We welcome and encourage school visits and a conversation with our acting headteacher and school business manager. Please contact secretary@lanercost.cumbria.sch.uk or telephone 016977 2702 to arrange a suitable time.
Closing Date: 16th August 2024
Shortlisting: 16th August 2024
Interview Date: W/C 19th August 2024
To apply, please complete the application form below.
Lanercost Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. The successful applicants will be required to undergo an application for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further details can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring- service/about
Our school follows the guidance as stated in Keeping Children Safe in Education Keeping Children Safe in Education Link