Cook
Abbey College Manchester
Manchester
- £13.59 per hour
- New
- Quick apply
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 27 August 2024
Job overview
About Abbey College Manchester
Abbey College Manchester was founded in 1990 and over the past twenty four years has become one of the leading providers of independent sixth form education in Greater Manchester. There are approximately 220 students in the college. Within this around 30% are from the Manchester area with the remainder coming from 25 different countries across Europe; Africa; Asia and the Americas.
Clydesdale House
Currently 72 students live in our Senior Boarding House (Clydesdale House) which is a 10-minute walk from the main college building. Only students above the age of 16 on September 1st may reside in this boarding house. The students live in flat clusters on four floors at Clydesdale House which are accessed only by ACM students and boarding staff. The kitchen facilities are on the third floor in a secured kitchen, where dinner is cooked and served to the students. About 35 students have cooked food each evening.
Description of the post
The role of the cook is to provide the evening meal for the boarding students in Clydesdale. The duty is six days per week from 2-9pm. The normal days of working are Sunday to Friday.
Responsibilities:
1. Establish a varied menu on a 3-4 week rotation, including daily vegetarian options, and display this menu for students
2. Provide a menu that reflects the culinary tastes of our students
3. Assist in the preparation of sandwiches/salad/pasta that form part of our students' lunches.
4. To adhere to the Safeguarding responsibilities as indicated by Boarding National Minimum Standards 2022.
5. Ensure correct ingredients ordered/purchased in accordance with the menu from trusted outlets
6. Highlight any potential allergens/intolerances within the food to students via information board
7. Check food condition and best before dates daily and ensure any “bad” food is disposed of correctly
8. Ensure stock rotation so oldest food used first and menu to incorporate this
9. Check fridge temperature as per guidelines
10. Check freezer temperature as per guidelines
11. Ensure kitchen area clean prior to commencing food preparation (daily)
12. Prepare all food for the menu
13. Ensure no cross contamination of food types – separate boards for meat, bread and vegetables
14. Ensure work surfaces and equipment is cleaned throughout preparation and serving
15. Ensure food core temperature is checked and maintained to guidelines throughout serving period
16. Ensure kitchen area/oven cleaned after food service
17. Liaise with Almero to ensure oven and kitchen thoroughly cleaned on regular basis
18. Liaise with Assistant Principal and notify immediately of any issues or concerns and ensure best practice is adhered to by all Houseparents when using the kitchen area.
Note: This job description is indicative of the duties and responsibilities of the post but does not form part of any contract of employment. All jobs within the college evolve over time and their features vary from year to year.
Person specification
1. Personal skills and qualities
- High levels of personal and professional integrity
- Personal warmth, good rapport with students and colleagues
- Ability to cook nutritious food and provide an interesting and appropriate menu
2. Knowledge and experience
- Hygiene certificate level 2 or higher
- Experience of cooking in this type of environment i.e. a school canteen or equivalent
Reporting to: Senior House Parent
Remuneration
- The hourly rate is £13.59 (sessional)
Hours of work
- The post is 42 hours per week; Sunday to Friday evenings 2pm-9pm. Additional hours maybe required if cover is needed. Clydesdale will be closed for the Christmas holiday and during July and August.
Holidays
- The college summer holidays (July/August) and Christmas holidays (three weeks)
Abbey DLD Colleges Ltd (ADCL)
Abbey College Manchester is a constituent college of Abbey DLD Colleges Ltd (ADCL). ADCL consists of three award-winning independent international colleges based in London, Cambridge, and Manchester. With over 1000 students from over 50 different countries, ADCL provides an outstanding global environment for students striving for top universities. We are committed to providing the best education for all students in our care, and our colleges have high aspirations and expectations for every member of our community.
Safeguarding
ADCL is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people and as an employee of ADCL you will be expected to share this commitment. The protection of our students’ welfare is the responsibility of all staff and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of our organisation. All staff are trained in child protection and understand to report concerns by following the safeguarding policies. We ensure all candidates are properly police-checked, and the successful candidate will need to obtain an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged
How to Apply
Please read the attached Applicant Information Pack to access full details about the position. Please complete the application in full and include a detailed statement explaining why you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this position. Applications will be reviewed and candidates contacted once the advert is closed.
Attached documents
About Abbey College Manchester
- Abbey College Manchester
- 5-7 Cheapside, King Street, Manchester
- Lancashire
- M2 4WG
- United Kingdom
Abbey College Manchester was founded in 1990 and over the past thirty years has become one of the leading providers of independent sixth form education in Greater Manchester. There are approximately 200 students in the college. Within this around 30% are from the Manchester area with the remainder coming from up to forty different countries across Europe; Africa; Asia and the Americas.
We aim to:
• guide our students to achieve academic success and fulfil their aspirations
• respect and value each student providing a friendly, safe, supportive environment where students are happy and grow in confidence
• show a sensitive understanding of the challenges facing young people in the 21st Century by
Empowering students to make informed decisions and have the determination to achieve their goals
• prepare our students for university, their future careers and to make a positive contribution to the community.
We are a dynamic, exciting college, situated in the heart of Manchester providing high quality, flexible A Level, International Foundation, Combined Studies and GCSE programmes. We have recently introduced two unique programmes to complement our offering; these being the Combined Studies Programme and the Academic Studies with Football, Basketball, Cycling or Tennis Training Programme. Our modern building provides an environment conducive to study and in our small classes each student can develop their individual aptitudes aided by a strong system of tutorial guidance.
Teaching and learning is rigorous whilst being creative and responsive to individual need. Our enrichment activities include sport, voluntary work, charity events and many other opportunities led by the students and staff. We encourage students to raise their own expectations
and standards to the highest possible level. Staff, students and families get to know each other well and enjoy working together.
At Abbey College Manchester we offer a unique alternative to the traditional school whilst maintaining a strong academic ethos. Everyone contributes, everyone is appreciated; our committed teachers love their subjects and seek to inspire their students, in their turn, to love learning and value the acquisition of knowledge.
Child Protection
Each college’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be accessed the colleges website Policies | Independent Sixth Form | Abbey Manchester
Checks and Training
• Enhanced DBS checks to ascertain successful candidates suitability to work with children will be carried out. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and therefore all convictions, cautions and bindovers, including those regarded as ‘spent’ must be declared.
• Online searches will be carried out on candidates for any unsuitable content by or about candidates.
• Three written & verbal references from previous employers and a personal reference will be sought. Referees will be asked about candidates suitability to work with children and whether they know of any disciplinary offences relating to children or young persons and whether candidates have been the subject of any child protection allegations or concerns and if so the outcome of any enquiry or disciplinary procedure.
• Candidates full employment history will be checked, any significant gaps will require explanation and proof of any relevant qualifications will need to be provided.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete Child Protection Training via e-learning prior to commencing employment.
• Pre-employment health screening will also be carried out.
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