Chef / Cook.Part time & Term time only

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Chef / CookStart Date: ASAP, dependant on receipt of references and DBS checkREPORTS TO: Catering ManagerHOURS: 30 hours per week | Monday to Friday, term time only, 8am to 2pm | 190 days p.a.PAY: NJC Band C: Point 5 | £14,660 p.a. (pro-rata)Actual salary for 30 hours per week is £14,660 p.a. based on a full-time salary of £21,575 p.a. x 43.7/52.143 paid weeks, plus Local Government Pension SchemeRated Outstanding by Ofsted in December 2022, AGS is truly a special and unique institution that offers a rich, ambitious curriculum and a broad all-round education, supported by outstanding pastoral care. When you visit, you will be impressed by a warmand purposeful atmosphere, underpinned by the dedication and talent of the staff and the positive attitude and enthusiasm of the students. As well as our focus on academic achievement, we are committed to enhancing enjoyment and interest in learning in thebroadest sense, with a real focus on developing individual talents.ApplicationsMUST be submitted through the MyNewTerm link via the Alcester Grammar School website (CVs and direct online applications will not be considered for shortlisting).We are looking to appoint an experienced Chef / Cook, or a well-qualified and experienced Catering Assistant looking to take their first step into a position of management.Reporting to the Catering Manager, we are looking for a Chef / Cook who will achieve excellence in the service of food, hygiene, and safety for all our customers (students, staff and visitors) and who will deliver the required service efficiently and economically.Responsibilities will include the preparation and cooking of all meals to the required standards as set down by the Catering Manager, to maintain hygiene and cleaning standards on a daily basis ensuring safe practices are maintained within food storage,food preparation and food disposal. The Chef / Cook will participate in menu planning, and costings, the collating of recipes and document methods, including allergen control and labelling. You will advise, mentor and monitor the Catering Assistants in effective/ efficient food preparation, ensuring that they adhere to all policies, especially Food, Safety and Hygiene regulations. The Chef / Cook will also participate in stock control and stock taking.You will be involved in quality deliverance, and participate in standard setting, help to operate, develop and implement monitoring systems, and maintain excellent customer service for pupils, staff and visitors to the School. You will ensure that all purchasedgoods are checked at delivery and any defective goods are returned as appropriate.Candidates must be aware of and follow Health and Safety at work regulations, Food Safety and COSHH guidelines., and be willing to participate in, any training or demonstration sessions to develop their skills or knowledge as appropriate, as requested bythe Catering Manager. They should also be prepared to assist the Catering Department and colleagues where necessary to provide support or cover of duties in the case of absence and school events etc.Flexibility is expected, should emergencies occur that require a change in duties or change of working pattern times, as is a contribution to the overall ethos, working practices, and the aims of Alcester Grammar School.This is not an exhaustive list and other relevant tasks and duties will be required to be performed which are commensurate with the duties, responsibilities, grade of the post.Closing Date: 8am on Monday 1st March 2023.Interviews will be held shortly after this date.For further information please visit the vacancies page of the Alcester Grammar School website: www.alcestergs.co.ukAlcester Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check will be carriedout prior to the commencement of any offer of employment.

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