Catering Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Dartford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Dartford seeks a committed Catering Assistant to join their Catering Team. This part-time role involves supporting food service and maintaining kitchen hygiene. Working hours are from 11:15 am to 1 pm, Monday to Friday, totaling 7.5 hours weekly. The successful candidate will benefit from professional development opportunities, a supportive environment, and various employee perks. Experience in a kitchen setting is preferred but not required, fostering a flexible work-life balance.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Family days

Christmas shopping leave

Pension scheme access

Eyecare vouchers

Annual flu jab

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Desirable experience in a kitchen environment.
• Willingness to undertake training.
• Ability to maintain hygiene and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in food service.
• Prepare basic food items.
• Serve students and staff.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness.

Skills

Flexibility

Adaptability

Basic food preparation

Customer service

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Temple Hill Primary Academy are looking for a hardworking, flexible member of staff to join their Catering Team as a Catering Assistant.

The post will be for 7.5 hours per week, 11.15am - 1pm per day, Monday to Friday, for 38 weeks per year. You will be paid £24,513 Full time equivalent, actual pro rata salary of £4,220.26 per year.

Are you passionate about serving great food to young people? If so, come and join Temple Hill Primary Academy!

Reporting to the Chef Manager, you will play an essential part in ensuring our food service is the best that it can be, you will be working in our kitchens providing extra support and covering absence.

You will need to be flexible and adaptable, and your duties will be varied, including basic food preparation, serving pupils and staff, and of course washing up and helping to keep the kitchen clean, tidy and safe.

As a very important member of our team, you will be expected to undertake training, which you will be paid for, and we will provide you with uniform.

Experience of working in a kitchen environment is desirable but not essential, and we welcome applicants seeking a better work life balance and greater flexibility.

The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.

Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.

Early applications are encouraged and The Golden Thread Alliance reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

What the school offers its staff

• Commitment to your ongoing Continued Professional Development
• Two family days
• Half-day Christmas Shopping Leave
• Access to Local Government Pension scheme/Teachers’ Pensions
• Eyecare vouchers through Specsavers
• Annual Flu Jab offer for all staff
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing

Commitment to safeguarding

The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. All shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.