ROLE SPECIFICATION - Catering Assistant (October 2021)

ROLE SPECIFICATION

CATERING ASSISTANT (during school terms)

Context - our school
Morrison’s Academy is a friendly, family-oriented independent day school in the heart of Perthshire.
Generations of Morrisonians have benefited from the School’s rich blend of academic, artistic and sporting
experiences, going on to make their mark on the world as Olympic athletes, ground-breaking scientists, award-
winning actors, adventurers, politicians and professionals. Our long tradition of academic success in boys and
girls from 2 to 18 continues today with a contemporary Scottish curriculum and a programme of independent,
child-centred learning that builds emotional intelligence, creativity and life skills, and encourages every child to
strive for the highest.

Our school roll of approximately 500 young people and 120 staff are all active members of the surrounding
communities, and we all know and support one another, working together as a team to put pupils and parents
first. We embody this culture in everything we do, delivering excellence in teaching and nurturing the individual
to encourage every child to flourish.

Context - our families and team
Our young people are a delight and the staff and governors are helpful and supportive. Crieff is a vibrant
community in a beautiful part of the country, at the gateway to the Highlands and in easy reach of the Central
Belt. The Morrison’s Academy family is friendly and progressive; we have high expectations of one another and
the confidence to encourage innovation.

We are committed to the career-long professional learning of all our staff. Our programme of Performance
Reviews and generous CPD budget promotes continuous improvement within and beyond the classroom, with
plenty of scope for colleagues to pursue interests and specialisms.

Context - our campus
The School’s main campus is located in the centre of Crieff and comprises a mixture of historic (our magnificent
original buildings dating from 1860) and modern buildings. Our cutting-edge Nursery, recently renovated library
and upgraded science labs and new on-site café setting the new standard for excellence.

We also have an off-site outdoor sports campus with all-weather pitch allowing for year-round matches and
training. Morrison’s Academy is committed to ongoing development and modernisation.

We are committed to the career-long professional learning of all our staff. Our programme of Performance
Reviews and generous CPD budget promotes continuous improvement within and beyond the classroom, with
plenty of scope for colleagues to pursue interests and specialisms.

Qualifications and Personal Attributes
Essential
   • Good communication skills
   • Good sense of humour
   • Team player
   • Good all-rounder

Desirable
   • Experience of working in a school environment
   • Allergens Certificate
   • Experience of working in a catering environment
   • Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate

Reports To
The Catering Supervisor and Head of Catering.

Place of Work
The post-holder will be employed to work in the Coffee Lab or the Refectory, however, they will be contracted to
work in any catering venue that forms the School campus as required.

Leave Entitlement
The post-holder will be entitled to all normal school holidays as published in the School calendar.

Hours of Work
Various hours are available.

Salary Scale
Salary will be linked to the Morrison’s Academy Salary Scale and will be appropriate to the skills and
experience of the post-holder.

Uniforms are provided.
Meals will be provided whilst on duty.
Staff discount for any employee’s children attending Morrison’s Academy.
Pension.

Overview:
To assist the Catering Team in the running of the ‘Coffee Lab’; our onsite takeaway for our Senior Pupils and
Staff, providing pre-prepared snacks and lunches to pupils or to assist the Catering Team in our Refectory.

Duties could include the preparation, service and sale of hot and cold food, snacks, salads and home baking,
the operating of a till and serving the pupils or general kitchen duties, depending on the role undertaken. Other
duties may include occasional functions and school events. This is a hands-on role within a small team and
includes all aspects of running a busy kitchen.

Examples of some of the tasks you could be asked to assist in are listed below but again, these would depend
on the role and if you do not have experience in any of the items below, training will be given where required:

   ●   Be involved in basic food preparation of hot and cold items and home baking.
   ●   Process and making up pre-ordered items.
   ●   Carry out the sale and service of takeaway lunch items and hot and cold drinks.
   ●   Operate the till.
   ●   Have an awareness of allergens and dietary restrictions.
   ●   Develop a thorough knowledge of menu items and recipes to ensure consistency.
   ●   Have an awareness of stock levels of all items and ordering as required in conjunction with the Catering
       Supervisor.
   ●   Have an awareness of expiry dates and stock rotation.
   ●   Label, date and store prepared food.
   ●   Ensure all standards of good and personal hygiene are adhered to at all times.
   ●   Comply with all school and legislative requirements.
   ●   Be responsible for the cleanliness of the kitchen including preparation areas and dish wash areas.
   ●   Report faulty equipment and maintenance issues.
   ●   Be aware of and follow emergency procedures.
   ●   Attend events and assist the Catering Supervisor and/or Catering Manager in the running of any
       catering event for the School over and above normal service.
   ●   Maintain close written and verbal communication with the Catering Supervisor and Catering Manager at
       all times to the benefit of the School’s catering operations.
   ●   Be responsible for the opening and/or close down procedures of the Coffee Lab, if required, and any
       other venue that forms the School campus if seconded, each day and prepare for the following morning
       opening.
   ●   Comply with the individual responsibilities imposed by the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and the
       Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (1999) and to cooperate with Management to
       promote a positive attitude towards Health & Safety at Work taking all reasonably practicable steps to
       prevent personal injury or injury to others.

This role specification is intended to convey a broad outline of the position and responsibilities of the Catering
Assistant. It is not definitive and will be mutually reviewed on an annual basis as a normal aspect of the
personal review and development process.

                                                                                                   October 2021