Catering Assistant

Newark Hill Academy; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Peterborough is seeking a Catering Assistant to assist with the preparation and delivery of school meals. This part-time role requires working 18.75 hours a week, term time only, from Monday to Friday. The ideal candidate will have experience in catering, a commitment to safeguarding children, and the ability to work well in a team. The academy offers a generous benefits package and a nurturing community environment.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Family friendly policies

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Experience in catering or food preparation preferred.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and delivery of school meals.
• Support a positive dining experience for all students.

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Catering Assistant to join our team here at Newark Hill Academy!

We are looking for a Catering Assistant to assist with the preparation and delivery of school meals.

Term time only plus training days. 18.75 hours a week Monday to Friday.

About us

Our CHILD intent is fully engrained across all areas of the academy with a successful Pupil Well-being and Readiness for Learning agenda where pupils come to the academy and work hard and behave well. We deliver a broad and balanced curriculum which is well resource in the classroom and in our grounds which provides the very best for our pupils.

Our initiatives and decisions are all empowered by high quality research. We value Curriculum Professional Development to move all staff, no matter their role, to become their best version of themselves on their career journey.

We are pioneering our teaching and learning outlook by being a 21st Century school and are proud to be a ‘Microsoft Showcase School’. Our pupils use technology for their learning, equipping them with vital skills for the future.

Well-being at Newark Hill Academy for teachers and pupils is paramount. We have lots of initiatives promoting positive work-life balance including at least 3 hours and 45 minutes non-contact time a week for teachers.

Visits to meet the team are warmly welcomed to ensure we are the right place for you to work and we are certain we will not disappointed when you meet the most supportive and wonderful community you could ask for.

In return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people

Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.

• A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it
• Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy
• Eye tests & Spectacles Discount
• Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone
• Family friendly policies and time off for dependants
• Dedicated ECT support programme
• Access to exclusive offers and discounts of up to 20% across Dell systems and electronics
• Access to savings in childcare costs
• Supporting professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review
• Generous annual leave allocation
• Automatic pay progression
• Free parking on all sites
• Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff
• Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.