Catering Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Chipping Campden; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Chipping Campden is looking for dedicated staff to join their team, focusing on food preparation in school settings. Candidates should possess relevant food safety certifications and exhibit a commitment to safeguarding. The institution offers a supportive work environment with various staff benefits and a positive community. Join us in nurturing the next generation in a beautiful Cotswold town.

Benefits

Complimentary use of school sports facilities

Health and wellbeing support programs

Cycle to Work scheme

Comprehensive range of staff social events

Qualifications

• Literacy and numeracy sufficient to perform job tasks.
• Health and Safety / First Aid knowledge is preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a team and relate positively to young people.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver food within tight timescales.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety regulations.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Problem-solving under pressure

Education

Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate

Level 2 Allergen Management Certificate

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Education and qualifications

• Literacy and numeracy sufficient to perform job tasks


• Basic IT Skills


• Health and Safety / First Aid (D)


• Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate (D)


• Level 2 Allergen Management Certificate (D)

Professional knowledge and experience

• Good food preparation skills and general knowledge of nutrition


• Ability to work under pressure to deliver food within tight timescales


• Experience of working in a kitchen/refreshment or food venue


• Understanding of food hygiene and health and safety regulations – understanding of how to avoid potential cross contamination


• Knowledge of service delivery


• Experience of working commercial catering equipment


• Ability to rotate stock perishable or otherwise


• Experience of cleaning and using cleaning products

Traits and competencies

• Committed to and good understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection practice and procedure


• Able to carry out routine tasks without close supervision


• Able to work as part of a team and relate positively to young people


• A ‘self-starter’ with the ability to motivate self, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines


• Someone who is:
  
  
  
  
  • Willing to work outside of normal hours if required
  
  
  • Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances
  
  
  • Enthusiastic, approachable and team spirited
  
  
  
  

What the school offers its staff

Staff benefits

• Every school is unique and ours is no exception. One of our unique selling points is the relatively high average length of service of our staff, and relatively low rate of staff turnover. Neither of these are by chance and are the product of staff feeling trusted, empowered and recognised for leading the roles they do. We feel that a mark of the outstanding school we are is symbolised by the number of staff who choose to send their children to be educated with us.


• Below is a list of just some of the ‘pull factors’ that contribute to making our school a great place to work:


• Commitment to staff wellbeing through a variety of internal practices, designed to recruit and retain the very best staff.


• Complimentary use of the school sports facilities, including gymnasium, swimming pool and fitness equipment.


• Comprehensive range of staff social events throughout the year.


• Cycle to Work scheme


• Freshly prepared and cooked food available on site


• Health and wellbeing support including access to an Employee Assistance Programme (including partners and dependents), confidential counselling services and support from our Staff Wellbeing Group, who meet regularly to ensure that our staff wellbeing is prioritised.


• Outstanding, tailored CPD


• Pension Scheme membership (Peoples Pension)


• The school is located within the beautiful Cotswold town of Chipping Campden, with friendly businesses, including a wide range of restaurants and pubs.

Commitment to safeguarding

Chipping Campden School is committed to equality of opportunity and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all of our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.