Deputy Kitchen Coordinator - Christ the King Catholic Primary School

• Undertake the preparation, cooking and service of food and other related duties, as directed by the Kitchen Coordinator/SLT. 
• Support with the preparation of food received from suppliers taking into account dietary needs of pupils, varied cultural and religious backgrounds.
• Ensure there is no cross-contamination for pupils on a special diet.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen in accordance with health and safety, food hygiene and COSHH regulations at all times.
• Prepare and cook food in the kitchen, such as accompaniments, as per the menu and decant food before cooking in the oven.
• Ensure food is at the appropriate temperature before this is served to pupils.
• Prepare serving trays and cups for pupils. Plymouth CAST Multi Academy Trust Page | 2 Version 1- April 2020
• Support the kitchen coordinator with ordering food and other commodities from designated suppliers and ensure hygienic storage in accordance with domestic and catering standards.
• Support with the training of other catering/kitchen staff including induction, basic skills and support with on-going training of individuals as and when required.
• Delegate tasks to other catering/kitchen staff as and when required.
• Support the kitchen coordinator with ensuring menu choices are categorised to support with serving meals during lunch.
• Will act as kitchen coordinator during periods of absence

• Knowledge of a range of techniques, procedures and practices for preparing, cooking and serving food, relevant to hygiene requirements.
• Food hygiene certificate.
• Working at or towards national occupational standards (NOS) for catering and knowledge / skills equivalent to current national qualifications level 2 – Gained through formal training or equivalent or on the job Knowledge and skills equivalent to national qualifications level 2 in catering. 

• Can effectively communicate with other kitchen staff, School staff and external organisation’s (e.g. food suppliers) on issues such as ordering of goods from suppliers
• Can motivate and support with training catering/kitchen staff.
• Has the ability to stand for long periods of time whilst preparing, cooking and serving food. Will also require the ability to carry weights such as saucepans and food containers.
• A sensitivity and empathy to working within a faith environment, and a strong understanding of the structures and values of the Catholic Church

Christ the King School is a Catholic Primary School Academy – servicing the parish of Holy Family (Christ the King, Kinson & St. Bernadette’s, Ensbury Park) and St. Anthony’s, West Moors. The school is in the Diocese of Plymouth and is part of the Catholic & Anglican Schools Trust (CAST)

The school caters for 300 plus children and has a Pre-School. 

At the end of Year 6 our children transfer to secondary school. Our school feeds into St. Peter’s R.C. Comprehensive School in Bournemouth, providing children with the opportunity of having a catholic education from 3 to 18 years!  A proportion of children also go to local secondary schools and grammar schools in Bournemouth and Poole.

The school is set behind the Church of Christ the King and benefits from extensive grounds – with Pre-School & Reception play areas, 2 playgrounds and a large field.