Chinthurst is an independent day school for approximately 140 boys and girls aged from 2 years 9months, to 11 years. It is a growing school which has recently become a part of the Reigate Grammar School family.

The school is located between the villages of Walton-on-the Hill and Tadworth. It was established in 1908 and has an excellent academic and sporting reputation, sending children to the most selective senior schools in the area.


The main responsibilities will include:
 Signing off, checking and storing food supplies appropriately
 Preparation of food and beverages
 Cooking of meals in accordance with menus
 To assist in the organisation of and the serving of food
 Creativity of food preparation
 To monitor all temperature records in line with H.A.C.C.P
 To show due diligence for correct food handling inline with current legislation
 General kitchen and dining room duties e.g. setting up, clearing away equipment and tables, washing up
 Cleaning of the kitchen, surrounds and equipment regularly during the day and at the end to comply with hygiene standards and safe-working environment
 Ensure all dietary allergies and requirements are taken seriously and no crosscontamination of foods during storage, preparation and serving
 Deputising for higher grades during periods of absence

 To cater as required for school events either during or after the school day
 To ensure kitchens and stores are effectively locked and prevent access to pupils and staff
 To ensure all school policies, systems and procedures are adhered to at all times and report any deviances
 To keep abreast of industry best practice by actively looking at ways to improve the catering provision on a daily basis as well as via training courses


General

 Uphold the Head teacher’s core values
 Be a role model and insist upon good manners and courtesy from our pupils
 Ensure the safety and well-being of children and young people at the School by adhering to and complying with the School’s safeguarding and Child Protection and at all times
 Attend training and staff INSET sessions to ensure a consistent approach across all staff
 Ensure all school e-mails are replied to within 24 hours of receipt

The Person

The successful candidate will have, or be able to demonstrate, the majority of the following: Qualifications/skills
 Satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure
 Numerate and literate – ability to read, write and speak English to a good standard
 Good communication skills;
 Knowledge of Government guidelines in School Meal Nutrition
 A working knowledge of the 2014 Government allergen laws
 Computer literate especially with MS Office packages
 Experience of good catering and hygiene practice


Qualities
 Ability to cope in a fast-paced, complex environment
 A kind and caring nature, able to support and understand children and their needs
 Efficient and committed with a sense of humour. The ability to work under pressure and a can-do attitude  The initiative to work on his or her own, but the sensitivity to work as part of a team
 The vision to develop our catering proposition for all pupils and staff
 Confident, but sensitive to pupils and parents needs regarding allergies and dietary requirements
 Excellent planning skills Personal
 In sympathy with the school’s Christian ethos
 Well-presented and professional appearance
 Sufficiently active and fit enough to fulfil the requirements of the position. Due to the nature of the job, all catering staff are subject to a health assessment to ensure they are physically active and fit enough to fulfil the requirements of the position.  Ability to work in varying room temperatures



Although a day school, many activities happen in the evenings and at weekends, and the successful candidate will be expected to cater for some of these events.