Peripatetic Catering Operative – DOES-025678

Job Purpose: Provide catering cover at primary schools across the Island when staff are absent. You will help prepare, cook and serve school lunches, working with different teams to provide healthy meals in a safe and welcoming environment.  

Duties:
- Prepare, cook and serve meals, following menus and portion guidelines.
- Cater for pupils with special dietary and medical requirements.
- Help order supplies, check deliveries and store food safely.
- Complete records for stock, food temperatures, meals served and waste.
- Set up and clear dining areas, including moving tables and chairs.
- Wash dishes and utensils, and clean kitchens, equipment and dining areas.
- Follow food hygiene, health and safety, and safeguarding procedures.
- Travel between schools to provide cover, sometimes at short notice.

Essential Skills:
- Experience working in a catering role within a medium or large organisation.
- Awareness of food safety and the ability to recognise food preparation hazards.
- Good spoken and written communication skills.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A flexible, approachable attitude and willingness to work shifts.
- Awareness of confidentiality and when to ask for help.
- A full, valid UK or Isle of Man driving licence.
- A satisfactory enhanced police check with barring checks.

Desirable Skills:
- A Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
- A professional catering qualification or NVQ Level 2.
- Manual handling training and a First Aid Certificate.
- Basic knowledge of nutrition and diets for medical needs.
- Budget management skills.
- Knowledge of health and safety legislation.
- Isle of Man Worker status.

The full job description and person specification are available on the Isle of Man Government’s Jobtrain website. To view them and complete your online application, click the APPLY NOW button below.

Salary & benefits

£26,609–£32,343 pro rata per annum

Hours

Part-time – 20 Hours – Term Time Only