Commis Chef
Redriff Primary School, London, SE16 5LQThis job expired on 2 May 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
June 2024
Closing date
2 May 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
18 April 2024
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, term time: 18 hours per week Tuesday to Thursday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- JE3, 06-10
What skills and experience we're looking for
Chef experience in a commercial kitchen
Competent knife skills
Pastry knowledge
Good foundation of food preparation methods including balancing meals, portioning and stock rotation
Interest in cuisine world food and willingness to expand knowledge of food
Ability to read and implement instructions, such as Health & Safety and Food Hygiene regulations
Able to use and clean machinery and light equipment
Work effectively in a busy and hectic environment
Able to encourage children to select a balanced meal
Able to communicate and relate well with all kitchen staff, school staff and pupils
What the school offers its staff
You will receive opportunities for professional development and become part of a team of dedicated and caring staff and get to work with the best children and families in Southwark.
Redriff is an aspirational, outstanding Academy, sponsored by the prestigious Corporation of London. We are committed to ensuring that all staff have excellent opportunities for professional development. We are committed to giving the children a safe, inspiring environment in which they can flourish. The success of our foundation stage plays a crucial role in this commitment.
Further details about the role
Main Purpose:
To support the Sous Chef and Head Chef with tasks related to meal preparation, maintenance, logistics and safety and hygiene.
To support the kitchen’s efficiency and safety without compromising the quality of the meals produced.
Key Accountabilities
- Prepare meals in accordance with an agreed seasonal menu cycle
- Work in accordance with the school food standards, allowing for any allergen issues
- Prepare and bake fresh breads
- Ensure full adherence to recipes, food presentation standards and portion control
- Have a working knowledge of multiple cooking methods and an understanding of correct cooking procedures such as blanching, searing, grilling and steaming
- Prepare meals to meet specific dietary and cultural requirements
- Work as part of a team and contribute to the work of the unit
- Take part in the school’s performance management system
- Develop and maintain good working relationships with Academy staff and Customers through regular personal contact, taking part in meetings and training organised in the unit.
This is a description of the main duties and responsibilities of the post at the date of production. The duties may change over time as requirements and circumstances change. The person in the post may also have to carry out other reasonable duties as may be necessary from time to time.
Commitment to safeguarding
City of London Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from City of London Academies Trust vision and values.
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About Redriff Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 538 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Redriff Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- vacancies@redriff.southwark.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 020 72374272
Redriff is an aspirational, outstanding Academy, sponsored by the prestigious Corporation of London. We are committed to ensuring that all staff have excellent opportunities for professional development. We are committed to giving the children a safe, inspiring environment in which they can flourish.
Redriff is a leader in autism and inclusive practice and has accreditation from the National Autistic Society. The successful candidate will work as part of the reflective multi-disciplinary SEND team.
Judged outstanding by Ofsted in its last inspection, Redriff Primary City of London Academy is partnered with the City of London Academy. Our motto is ‘Dockland Pride’ and we want all of our children to take pride in themselves, their families, their background and their heritage.
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