Catering Assistant
Ref: SCH-ELAT-0037 37 day(s) remainingAdditional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 12.50 Weeks per Year: 38.000 Pay Grade: A 2The Role
Exeter Learning Academy Trust are seeking to appoint a catering assistant to be part of our schools dynamic catering team. We are looking for someone who can develop strong, positive relationships, be flexible and enjoy working as part of a team.
As part of this role you will be required to transport food between Bowhill Primary and St Thomas Primary School, and to assist in the preparation and service of food to pupils and maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen, dining room and food service areas.
This would be on a working pattern of 11.15 – 13.45 Monday to Friday (12.5 hours per week).38 weeks per year (Term time only.)
A driving licence and use of a car are essential for this role.
We are also advertising a temporary Catering Assistant position to cover a maternity leave for 10 hours per week, Monday - Friday 9.15 – 11.15. For the right candidate, there is the potential to combine the 2 roles however one would be permanent and one would be temporary.
Benefits
| Other | |
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| Employee Assistance Programme | |
| Local Government Pension Scheme | |
Qualifications
| Qualification Title | Grade | |
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| COSHH |
Desirable
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| Basic Health & Safety Certificate |
Desirable
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| GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent |
Desirable
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| NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in relevant discipline |
Desirable
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Skills
| Abilities, Skills and Knowledge | |
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| Able to follow instructions accurately. |
Essential
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| Able to work in a physically demanding kitchen environment |
Essential
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| Food Hygiene Level 2 |
Desirable
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| Able to communicate Clearly with Staff and pupils |
Essential
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| Able to work to a fixed time scale. |
Essential
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| Experience | |
| Previous experience working in a catering environment |
Desirable
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| Personal Attributes | |
| Dedicated |
Essential
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| Positive attitude and willingness to take direction |
Essential
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| Excellent relationships with colleagues and ability to work within a team |
Essential
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| Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team |
Essential
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Safeguarding Information
We are a people-focused organisation with strong principles of enabling every child and adult within our Trust to thrive. We have high aspirations for all our children, regardless of their starting point, and in turn, expect our staff to have high aspirations of themselves. We believe that our strength lies in working together and using our collective skills and expertise to benefit the children in our schools.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We encourage you to read our Safeguarding Policy before applying. We will ask for references and conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role also requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Our Safeguarding policy can be accessed via the below link
https://www.exeterlearningacademytrust.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ELAT-trust-version-Child-Protection-and-Safeguarding-Policy-2024-2025.pdf
Bowhill Primary School
Buddle Lane
St Thomas
Exeter
Devon
EX4 1JT
Pauline Woodbridge
pwoodbridge@elatschools.c... https://bowhill.devon.sch.uk/