Casual Catering Assistant

Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy; Leicester, Thurmaston; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

LGPS pension scheme

Free childcare during working hours

Employee assistance program

Cycle to work

Perks at Work discounts

Job summary

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi Academy Trust is hiring casual catering staff to cover for sickness and absences across Leicester City and Thurmaston sites. You will help prepare, serve and clear meals, while maintaining high hygiene and customer service standards.

This role offers flexible hours and a chance to work within a supportive trust environment. Successful candidates will be reliable, team-oriented and ready to learn; previous catering experience is desirable but training will be

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience is desirable; training will be provided.
• Flexible and reliable with a positive team attitude.
• Commitment to high hygiene and customer service standards.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of food and beverages.
• Supporting basic cooking activities under supervision.
• Serving and transporting meals.
• Setting up and clearing dining areas, service points, equipment, and furniture.
• Washing crockery, cutlery, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Maintaining cleanliness within the kitchen, dining areas, and associated facilities.
• Assisting with the movement and arrangement of dining furniture.
• Undertaking other duties appropriate to the role as directed by the Catering supervisor/Manager.

Job description

We are seeking reliable, flexible and enthusiastic Casual Catering Staff to provide cover for staff sickness, absence and other operational requirements across schools in Leicester City and Thurmaston

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking for flexible work while making a positive contribution to pupils' school experience.

As a Catering Assistant, you will help ensure that meals are prepared, served, and cleaned away efficiently while maintaining high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and customer service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation of food and beverages.
• Supporting basic cooking activities under supervision.
• Serving and transporting meals.
• Setting up and clearing dining areas, service points, equipment, and furniture.
• Washing crockery, cutlery, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Maintaining cleanliness within the kitchen, dining areas, and associated facilities.
• Assisting with the movement and arrangement of dining furniture.
• Undertaking other duties appropriate to the role as directed by the Catering supervisor/Manager

The successful candidate will:

• Have a positive and flexible approach to work.
• Enjoy working as part of a team.
• Be committed to providing excellent customer service.
• Take pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene.
• Be reliable, punctual, and hardworking.
• Have previous catering experience (desirable but not essential as training will be provided).

Why work for the St Thomas Aquinas Multi Academy Trust?

• Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 23 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality.
• Pension - automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.
• Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.
• Employees are eligible for free childcare during their working hours if their child attends a before-school or after-school club operated by the school.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Perks at Work - Access to discounts from high street retailers

About St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi Academy Trust

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi-Academy Trust which brings together the 23 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Leicester City, Rutland and Leicestershire. Our priority is to ensure the very best Catholic Education for all young people in our community, whatever their circumstances. We will achieve this together, through a strategic approach to sharing best practice, effective challenge and support from a central standards and performance team and opportunities for high quality Continuing Professional Development.

The Trust and all our schools within our Trust committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check, online check and other pre-employment checks are required for successful applicants. The Trust will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition.

Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We are committed to cultivating an equitable working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where every individual can fulfil their potential. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs. This includes those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith who are supportive of the Trust's Catholic character and Christian ethos. This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of the students within our schools.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.

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