Catering Assistant

Prospere Learning Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Catering Assistant at a vibrant academy in Manchester. You will play a crucial role in ensuring students receive nutritious meals while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. This part-time position offers a chance to work within a supportive team, contributing to the well-being of students during meal times. With flexible working hours and a commitment to staff development, this role is perfect for those looking to make a positive impact in an educational environment. Join a community dedicated to fostering a safe and respectful atmosphere for all students.

Benefits

Bupa Level 1 Health Plan

Generous Pension Contribution

Flexible Working Options

Employee Assistance Programmes

Cyclescheme

Mental Health First Aid

Blue Light Card Discounts

Qualifications

• Reliable and hardworking individual to support kitchen operations.
• Comfortable working around children and maintaining hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and serving to students.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas.
• Supervise students during meal times ensuring safety.

Skills

Food Preparation

Teamwork

Hygiene Standards

Child Supervision

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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We currently have an exciting opportunity for Catering Assistant to join our fantastic team at Manchester Enterprise Academy (MEA)

This is a Grade 2, permanent, part time post working 25 hours per week, term time only. The starting salary is £14,383 and the full time equivalent is £24,027.

Working hours will be Monday through Friday, from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM.

We’re Looking For

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Catering Assistant to support the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen, helping to prepare and serve meals while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. You should be comfortable working around children and able to work well as part of a team. A flexible approach is essential, as the role will involve a variety of tasks including food preparation, serving, cleaning, and assisting with stock and deliveries.

Main Purpose Of The Job

You will supervise and support student(s) in the dining areas and elsewhere as required to provide high quality support over lunchtime, ensuring their safety and well-being and assist with feeding and other personal care needs, as required.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Support the preparation and serving of meals to pupils and staff
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas
• Assist with general kitchen duties, including food prep and washing up
• Ensure meals are served efficiently and on time
• Create a safe and welcoming environment for pupils during meal times
• Follow food safety and health & safety guidelines at all times
• Work effectively as part of a team under the direction of the catering supervisor or cook
  
  

All school 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

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
• Good holidays teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
• Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aid in every school
• Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases
  
  

Visit Our Website To Learn More About Our Trust

Manchester Enterprise Academy

MEA is a vibrant secondary academy in Wythenshawe, South Manchester, serving 1200 students. Our campus features modern facilities, including Theatre, Art, Fashion, Dance studios, new Science labs, and a £1 million multi-sport facility with a 3G pitch. We also offer a cafe, dining facilities, Food Technology rooms, and updated ICT, Business, and Language classrooms. Our vision, “A Fantastic Future for All Our Students,” focuses on achieving top academic results through the MEA Way: Safe, Respectful, Ready and Kind.

MEA has been graded as good by Ofsted.

'Staff have high expectations for all pupils.'

‘Pupils from all backgrounds are well supported to gain the resilience and knowledge that they need for a positive future.’

Visit our website to learn more about our school community:

Job Application Information

Please apply using the online application form; incomplete applications may not be considered. CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.

Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.

Safeguarding Commitment

All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Equality Statement

Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

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

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