Catering Assistant

Prospere Learning Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 5,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Catering Assistant with a forward-thinking educational trust. This role involves food preparation and serving, ensuring compliance with food hygiene regulations while delivering excellent customer service. The position offers a supportive environment with a commitment to staff development, including high-quality professional development and flexible working options. Join a dedicated team focused on nurturing student success and making a positive impact in the community. If you have a passion for food service and a desire to support young people, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

High-quality CPD

Health Plans

Pension Contributions

Generous Annual Leave

Cycle Schemes

Employee Assistance Programs

Flexible Working Options

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and serving meals.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective catering service including food preparation and serving.
• Maintain catering areas in accordance with food hygiene standards.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Effective Verbal Communication

Active Listening

Job description

Join to apply for the Catering Assistant role at Prospere Learning Trust.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Catering Assistant to join our team at MEA Central.

This is a Grade 2, permanent post working 10 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days. The starting salary is £5,905, with a full-time equivalent of £24,027. The start date will be confirmed once all pre-employment checks are completed.

We’re Looking For

A candidate with experience in food preparation, setting up, and serving meals in line with food hygiene regulations. Customer service focus, courtesy, responsiveness, active listening, and effective verbal communication skills are essential for interacting with customers, colleagues, and Trust staff.

Main Purpose of the Job

To work as part of the team to provide an effective catering service, including food preparation, serving, and maintaining catering areas in accordance with food hygiene standards.

All staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

We invest in our staff and offer benefits such as high-quality CPD, health plans, pension contributions, generous annual leave, cycle schemes, employee assistance programs, and flexible working options.

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust and our school, MEA Central, which is graded as good by Ofsted and dedicated to removing barriers to student success through a high expectations, nurturing environment.

To apply, please use the online application form. CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

All applicants will undergo safeguarding checks, including online searches and disclosure declarations, in line with legal requirements.

Prospere Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We value diversity and welcome applications from all candidates.

For support or application packs, contact us at 0161 527 7953 or [e-mail].