Catering Assistant

Aspris; Liss Forest; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive access to reward anddiscount

Blue Light discount card

Comprehensive induction

Training and career progression

PVG/DBS paid

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Coxlease School is seeking a Catering Assistant to join their catering team, supporting basic food preparation, hygiene, and promoting healthy eating to support the wellbeing of children and young people.

Under direction, you will assist with preparation and cooking of meals, ensure kitchen hygiene standards are met, and support the Chef in line with company policies. This role operates term-time with a 9am start, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Previous experience preparing and cooking meals gained within a professional kitchen environment advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assists with both the preparation and cooking of meals in accordance with the company’s Assured Safe Catering policies and procedures.
• Under direction, takes responsibility for parts of the catering operation.
• As part of the catering team, the role holder will be required to ensure the kitchen and associated areas meet operational hygiene standards and comply with the company’s AssuredSafe Catering policies and procedures.

Job description

Coxlease School is recruiting for a Catering Assistant to join their catering team! We are looking for passionate people, who can support the provision of the catering operation assisting with basic food preparation and hygiene and who can promote healthy eating and contribute to the wellbeing of our Children and Young People. In this role, you will under direction, take responsibly for parts of the catering operation, ensure the kitchen and associated areas meet operational hygiene standards and comply with the Company's Assured Safe Catering Policies and Procedures and assist the Chef with both the preparation and cooking of meals in accordance with these. This role is 9am - , Monday - Friday, term-time only.

Our benefits include:

• Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme
• Blue Light discount card
• Comprehensive induction
• Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression
• Paid for enhanced PVG/DBS
• Wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme and more!

About us:

Coxlease is a very special school for young people with Autism, trauma related interruptions, communication needs and learning difficulties to access an appropriate curriculum in a wonderful environment in the heart of the New Forest. With typical class sizes of 6-8, we are able to provide the care, attention, time and dedication to all of the young people to enable them to access education and reach their individual goals and aspirations.

Previous experience preparing and cooking meals gained within a professional kitchen environment advantageous but not essential. All applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

Main duties:

• Assists with both the preparation and cooking of meals in accordance with the company’s Assured Safe Catering policies and procedures.
• Under direction, takes responsibility for parts of the catering operation.
• As part of the catering team, the role holder will be required to ensure the kitchen and associated areas meet operational hygiene standards and comply with the company’s AssuredSafe Catering policies and procedures.

Above all, we provide a supportive and collaborative working environment where you can flourish in your career and feel incredibly rewarded by helping those who need it most.

Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.

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