Catering Assistant at UTC Warrington

About Us

UTC Warrington opened in September 2016 and was first inspected by Ofsted in May 2019 and secured a ‘Good’ judgement in all areas. UTC Warrington aims to become an ‘Outstanding’ institution by our next Ofsted inspection.

Our key focus is to support young people in preparing for the world of work, develop technical skills, and to find meaningful careers – apprenticeships, university, or employment. Manchester Metropolitan University collaborated with employers such as Sellafield Ltd to create the UTC, providing students with valuable relationships and experiences within the STEM industry in the Northwest and beyond.

We are a school and sixth form, with a strong focus and vision that prepares students for a high-quality role within science, technology and engineering. Our students study academic subjects, with a range of GCSEs and post-16 qualifications. We also offer the opportunity for students to focus on developing their technical knowledge and skills and to work directly with the region’s employers. From September 2023 we will be offering T-levels in engineering and manufacturing, construction design and surveying, laboratory sciences and digital support services.

Our dedicated personal development programme encourages students to challenge themselves by using their skills in listening, speaking, problem solving, creativity, staying positive, aiming high, leadership and teamwork in all aspects of their UTC career. Combined with opportunities to take part in high quality enrichment (cadets, NCS, student leadership, sport), our young people are ready for the world of work. The UTC is co-located with the Warrington Youth Zone in Warrington town centre. This brand-new facility provides UTC staff and students access to state-of-the-art sports facilities.

Our UTC has world class technical facilities and industry standard equipment. Students have contact with industry professionals and teachers with strong industry experience.  Progressing onto degree and apprenticeship opportunities.

In 2022 we were heavily over-subscribed for admissions into year 10.  As a school we offer opportunities for a comprehensive programme of individualised evidence based CPD as well as encouraging colleagues to further their personal professional development through courses such as the National Professional Qualifications and Masters level degrees.  All staff have their own coach through the Powerful Action Steps programme.
*UTC Warrington * *Catering Assistant Job Description* *Job Title:* Catering Assistant *Accountable to:* Catering Manager Support in providing a healthy catering service to UTC Warrington within agreed budgets and with a high value placed on customer satisfaction. Duties include the preparation of food, serving of meals, general kitchen and cleaning duties as directed by the Catering Manager. Additional responsibilities *Job Purpose:* include general cleaning duties. Working to maintain high standards of hygiene, safety, service, and quality. Support the Catering Manager in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, in compliance with relevant Health & Safety and Food Hygiene requirements. *Main duties and Core* *responsibilities * To assist with the smooth running of the school kitchen and assist at catering functions. Preparation of all working, service, and dining areas. * Assisting in the preparation and presentation of food items and beverages as directed by the Catering Manager. * To assist in devising creative, innovative and nutritious menus to ensure a variety of meals is offered in the school which caters for different dietary requirements as appropriate. * Ensuring that the dining room is cleared during service and tidying up undertaken. * Cleaning the kitchen, surrounding areas and equipment to ensure the kitchen cleanliness is maintained at a high level. * Regularly check kitchen equipment e.g. mixers, fryer, utensils, work surfaces are in accordance with specified procedures to ensure all equipment is hygienic and in safe working order and complies with relevant regulations. * To inform the Catering Manager of any defects in equipment, suspect food or other concerns relating to Food Safety. * To prepare the dining area to include moving and setting up tables and chairs. * To prepare the service area, hot cupboards and other equipment in the dining area to ensure food is served efficiently and in a hygienic environment. * To wash dishes, cutlery, tumblers, jugs, serving utensils, containers, tables and all other catering equipment in the dining area. * To deliver excellent customer relations in a professional manner with the ability to communicate effectively, taking personal responsibility for delivering excellence and kindness. * Ensure that the highest standards of customer care are upheld. * To meet weekly financial targets as agreed by the Catering Manager to ensure function of school kitchen is sustainable. * Undertake promotional events e.g., healthy eating initiatives, National School Meals Week, or any promotion as directed by your line manager, in order to maximise meal uptake and raise the profile of the service. * Support cross-curricular initiatives e.g. pupil courses, cookery tutorials, healthy eating and lifestyle messages delivered in PSHE classes. *Other* * Attend and assist with school events as and when required. *Other duties and *To carry out any other duties that the Head of College may reasonably request. *responsibilities* *Responsibilities *All staff are expected to: *common to all staff:* * Foster UTC Warrington’s vision and objectives. * Ensure equality and diversity is celebrated and promoted through all practice, and that success is achieved through widening participation and encouraging access to a diverse range of students. * Effectively discharge UTC Warrington’s responsibility for safeguarding students. * Work within the UTC Warrington Health and Safety policy to ensure a safe working environment for staff, students and visitors. * Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct and positive, courteous relations with students, parents and colleagues. * Engage actively in the performance review process. * Adhere to policies and procedures as set out in the staff handbook or other documentation available to all staff. * Attending appropriate professional development/training sessions, courses or meetings to ensure that skills are maintained and developed to meet the changing needs of the school. * Comply with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and adhere to the requirements of all staff to maintain confidentiality in respect of governors, staff, parents, students and members of the general public. * Be responsible and accountable for carrying out the post with regard to the school’s Safeguarding Policy, Equal Opportunity Policy, Health and Safety at Work Act and any other relevant policies and procedures. *UTC Warrington is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful appointments are subject to receiving satisfactory employment checks including references and an Enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for all posts involving regulated activity. * *January 2023*

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16 – 20 per week

Salary: £10.42 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexitime
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Housing allowance
• Language training provided
• Private dental insurance
• Profit sharing
• Relocation assistance
• Sick pay
• Unlimited paid holidays

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 29/09/2023
Reference ID: UTCW013
Expected start date: 03/10/2023