Catering Assistant

Old Moat; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Manchester is seeking a part-time Catering Assistant. This role involves preparation and serving of meals, ensuring high standards of customer service and hygiene. Ideal candidates will have experience in food preparation and communicate effectively with staff and students. This position offers competitive pay and an enriching work environment focused on supporting student success.

Benefits

High quality CPD for all roles

Bupa Level 1 Health Plan

Generous Pension Contribution

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Cyclescheme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience of food preparation, serving meals in line with food hygiene regulations.
• Customer service focused, ensuring courteous and responsive interactions.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the school catering team to provide an effective service.
• Deliver high quality, nutritious meals to students and staff.

Skills

Customer service focus

Food preparation experience

Active listening skills

Verbal communication skills

Job description

About The Role

Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only

Working Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday 10.30am - 2.30pm

Number of Positions: 1

Salary: The starting salary is £12,187 and the full time equivalent is £24,796

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Catering Assistant to join our fantastic team at MEA Central. You will work as part of the school catering team and contribute to the achievement of its objectives, providing an effective and efficient catering service. The Catering Team is responsible for delivering an outstanding catering service to our schools, supporting the Trust in its teaching and wider operations by ensuring students and staff are provided with excellent customer service and high quality, nutritious meals to support a healthy learning environment.

About the Candidate

We are 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.

About Us

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 everyday health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
• 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
• 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
• Beyond 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

MEA Central

MEA Central is a thriving 11-16 secondary school in South Manchester, driven by the mission, “A fantastic future for all.” We focus on removing barriers to student success, combining high expectations with warmth and encouragement. Our values of Citizenship, Achievement, and Participation, along with a belief in the power of language, help develop confident, socially responsible young adults.

We offer a challenging, knowledge-rich curriculum to prepare students for GCSEs, further education, and life beyond. Our high expectations are matched by efforts to ignite intellectual passions, fostering autonomous, fulfilled learners. Beyond academics, our exceptional pastoral care and extensive extra-curricular program ensure students gain cultural capital and succeed in areas like sport, music, drama, and community activities.

MEA Central has been graded as good by Ofsted.

Pupils are incredibly proud and happy to be part of a diverse and respectful community. Pupils are considerate of one another, they do their best to model the school's core values. They strive to work hard, be kind and take part.

Visit our website to learn more about our school community: prospere.org.uk

Job Application Information

Please apply using the online application form here: prosperecareers/jobdetail?jobid=768&isPreview=Yes&advert=external&source=MCC

Please note:

• 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 support please contact us on 0161 527 7953 or email: prospere.org.uk