Chef​/Cook

• To prepare, cook and serve food to meet the specifications as defined by the school. To include meeting the meal requirements of the staff and students, preparation of food for the on-site café and any function catering required.
• Provide training and advice to students.
• To assist in supervising Catering Assistants, ensuring that the agreed standards and targets are maintained.
• To meet all statutory requirements for Ofsted and Local Authority Hygiene inspections and Food Standards Agency.
• To promote and participate in an alert and positive approach to Health and Safety in the delivery of all Northgate School Arts College Academy Trusts catering operations.
• Promote effective waste management within the dining room and kitchen.
• To keep abreast of new initiatives, systems and regulations through regular training.

• To assist in supervising Catering Assistants and Lunchtime Supervisors, ensuring that the agreed standards and targets are maintained.
• Assist with appropriate on site basic training when required and to ensure staff are motivated and developed to their full potential.
• Ensure that all service staff have full knowledge of dishes regarding ingredients, cooking methods, correct portion sizes and selling prices.
• Supervise and assist with cleaning duties as required by the Chef Manager including general washing up and clearing away.

• Assist and implement the departmental Food Safety Manual, including HACCP.
• Ensure the Schools Health & Safety policy and all relevant Health & Safety legislation is applied effectively to all activities undertaken by members of the Catering Department.
• Monitor, organise and maintain appropriate stock control levels in all areas including records of monthly stocktaking.

Location Queens Park Parade, Kingsthorpe Road, Northampton NN2 6LR
, UK