The College has in excess of 800 pupils and staff, the majority of which are full boarders at the school during term-time. The Catering Department provides breakfast, lunch, and evening meal up to seven days per week during term-time and lunch for staff throughout the year. There is also extensive hospitality and event catering required throughout the year and a busy summer lettings programme during July and August. Events can be for internal groups ranging from sports teas, parent events, departmental dinners, and fundraising events, and also for external groups hiring the school facilities.Reporting to: Exec Chef, Sous Chef, and Head of Catering.Responsibilities:Assisting the Exec Chef and Sous Chef in the provision of food to the agreed standard within the budgetary limitations and the School's standards.Assisting in the maintenance of high standards in Hygiene and Health & Safety.Carrying out various preparations, serving, and cleaning duties in the establishment under the direction of the management team.Preparing a high volume of meals, salads, etc. as directed, using the college's policies and guidelines as a minimum standard.Ensuring that meals are prepared, presented, and ready for service at the published times.Assisting in the service of meals where necessary.Maintaining a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the food preparation and service areas at all times.Constantly endeavouring to improve the standard of food preparation and incorporating any new techniques which become available.Assisting with special functions from time to time or as required, some of which may occur outside normal working times.Minimum Requirements:Must possess relevant professional qualifications or have previous experience in a similar position.Application Procedure:Applications should be made using the application form. Candidates are asked to add a covering letter setting out, as succinctly as possible, their reasons for applying for the position at Lancing.A full curriculum vitae and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of a minimum of two referees, one of whom should be the candidate's current or most recent employer, should be included with the application.Using the webform below, please complete and submit an application form, self-declaration of criminal record form, full curriculum vitae, and covering letter setting out, as succinctly as possible, reasons for applying for the position at Lancing College.#J-18808-Ljbffr