Kitchen Porter

Ark Globe Academy, London, SE1 6AG

13 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  30 September 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 September 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £12,816 - £12,904

Kitchen Porter job summary

Kitchen Porter

Location: Ark Globe Academy, Southwark, London

Salary Details: Grade 1 (£12,816- £12,904)

Hours Per Week: : 20 hours per week (10.30-3.00pm) (Term Time Only plus 1 week)

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Start Date: As soon as possible

Note: Please note, applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis so prompt application is advised.  

 

About the role:                                              

To assist the Chef Manager with all aspects of food preparation, food service, kitchen hygiene and other duties associated with the running of the academy’s serving and kitchen area

 

Responsibilities

·        To keep the kitchen, cooking preparation area, equipment and dining hall clean and tidy.

·        To carry out washing up and cleaning tasks, including cleaning equipment and machinery, in accordance with requirements and procedures.

·        To take part in deep cleans of the kitchen, food storage, serving and dining areas of the academy as directed by the Chef Manager.

·        To set up the serving and dining areas as directed by the Chef Manager

·        To work as part of a team to ensure that all service requirements are met.

·        To record food temperatures and labelling of stock items in accordance with procedures

·        To carry out the responsibilities of the post in accordance with all Health and Safety and relevant legislation, reporting any incidents or accidents, including near-misses, to the Chef Manager

·        To receive stock and check quality and quantity against the delivery note/invoice. To put deliveries of stock away in the designated storage location, ensuring that all stock is dated and rotated in accordance with directions from the Chef Manager

·        To deliver refreshments for special functions, and collect and clean dirty cutlery, crockery and other serving items after functions, as and when required. This may include some evening work.

 

Qualification Criteria

 

·        Right to work in the UK

·        GCSE level Math’s and English or equivalent level qualification

·        Relevant Health & Safety and Food Safety qualifications

·        A good standard of basic literacy and numeracy qualification (Essential)

·        Experience of catering essential

·        Experience of working with children preferred

·        Solid experience of using COSHH database (Essential)

·        Microsoft Office Skills with Excel, Word and PowerPoint (Essential)

 

 Personal Characteristics

 

·        Hard working, conscientious and organised

·        Excellent team player, helpful, friendly and willing to undertake extra tasks (as and when necessary)

·        Good role model for both pupils and staff, with high expectations for self and others

·        Genuine interest in and willingness to help children to learn how to eat healthily

 

  Other

 

·        You may from time to time be required to work before/after school and weekends due to events planned for the day/week, therefore flexibility is essential.

          You will also be required to attend/work and participate fully in Academy Inset days.

·        Commitment to equality of opportunity and the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils

·        Undertake Fire Marshal and First Aid training.

·        This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

·        To undertake various responsibilities as directed by the Chef Manager and Vice Principal – Business and Community.

·        This job description is subject to change with the agreement of the post holder.

 

About us:

 

Ark is an international charity, transforming lives through education. We exist to give every young person, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life. In the UK, we are a network of 37 schools, educating around 27,500 pupils in areas where we can make the biggest difference. Through Ark Ventures, we incubate, launch and scale initiatives that address some of the most intractable issues in education and society, both in the UK and around the world.

 

We offer:

• We are committed to providing high-quality professional learning throughout your career with us and offer a variety of training sessions and experiences designed to meet the needs of you and your team.
• You’ll receive 27 days annual leave
• Access to a range of discountsthrough the Ark Rewards Scheme which includes reduced gym memberships, discounts at major retailers and travel loans.

How to apply:

Apply via our online portal with a CV and cover letter.

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Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Commitment to safeguarding

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Ark Globe Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 18
• Education phase: Through school
• School size: 1315 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Ark Globe Academy website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ark-globe-academy (opens in new tab)

Ark Globe Academy is a mixed all-through school that caters for children from nursery age through to sixth form. We have the highest aspirations for all our children to ensure they are prepared for university and inspired to be leaders in their community. We offer our students a first-class education based on high quality teaching and experiences outside of the classroom.

Our school was recognised by the Government in its Parliamentary Review as an example of good practice in education and we are ranked in the top 10% of schools nationally. All of our sixth form students received a university offer with 73% of those being a top 3rd university.

We pride ourselves on the relationships our staff have with our students, caring for them throughout their education. We also work closely with families to ensure that all our students are committed to learning and develop the character necessary to take advantage of all the opportunities we provide. .

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