Catering Assistant

Meacentral; Manchester; On-site; GBP 5,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Catering Assistant in a vibrant team dedicated to providing excellent service. This role involves preparing and serving food while ensuring compliance with hygiene regulations, all within a supportive environment that values your contributions. Join a forward-thinking organization that prioritizes staff development and offers a range of benefits, including generous annual leave, health plans, and flexible working options. If you're passionate about customer service and food preparation, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

High quality CPD for all roles

Bupa Level 1 Health Plan

Generous Pension Contribution

26 days annual leave

Cyclescheme

Employee Assistance Programmes

Credit Union

Flexible working options

Mental Health First Aid

Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and serving meals following hygiene regulations.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to interact effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food while maintaining hygiene standards.
• Contribute to the team's objectives and provide efficient catering service.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Active Listening

Verbal Communication

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Catering Assistant to join our fantastic 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 and the full time equivalent is £24,027. The start date for this post will be confirmedas soon as all pre-employment checks are complete.

We’re looking for:

A candidate who has experience of food preparation, setting up and serving meals in line with food hygiene regulations. It is important the candidate is customer service focused, ensuring they are courteous and responsive to meeting the needs of customers at all times. The ideal candidate will have active listening and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with customers, other catering colleagues and Trust employees.

Main purpose of the job:

To work as part of the Team and contribute to the achievement of its objectives, providing an effective and efficient catering service. This includes preparing and serving food, and maintaining the associated catering areas in accordance with food hygiene regulations.

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
• 26 days annual leaveplus bank holidays,increasing to 31 dayswith 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 Aidin 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:prospere.org.uk

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].