Catering Assistant

Ormiston Sudbury Academy; Sudbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

automatic pay progression

generous pension scheme

wellbeing support

exclusive discounts

Blue Light Card access

cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

Ormiston Sudbury Academy is seeking a Catering Assistant to deliver high standards of customer and food service to our students. You will assist with food preparation, serve meals and maintain cleanliness in the dining room and kitchen.

We look for someone who is flexible, a good team player and has excellent interpersonal skills to support students’ wellness. The role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for development within a caring academy community.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and cooking tasks.
• Serve meals to students and maintain dining room cleanliness.

Job description

Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more.

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.

We are seeking to appoint a Catering Assistant who can deliver consistently high standards of customer and food service to the Academies students and contribute to their wellness.

As a Catering Assistant you will be instrumental in ensuring our students health and wellness by delivering consistently high standards of service. You will be assisting with the preparation of food, serving meals and ensuring high standards of cleanliness in the dining room and kitchen.

We are looking for someone who models expectations and promotes positive behaviour. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the drive and determination to support students to be the best that they can be. You need to be flexible, adaptable and a team player to succeed in this role.

About the Academy

At Ormiston Sudbury Academy, we are passionate about the education, care and development of young people. First and foremost, we support and challenge our students to find and fulfil their academic potential. We want every student to leave with the best set of qualifications they can attain. Pastoral care is a great strength of the school and the values of kindness and respect that staff model is instilled in the students.

Our academy is a caring environment in which students and staff make use of high-quality learning opportunities to develop their maximum academic, moral, social and spiritual potential. We are committed to developing equality of opportunity for all. We seek to continually improve and to work not simply harder but more effectively, as individuals and with others.

Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust?

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
• Being part of a team and community where you belong - receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
• A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

We value the contribution of every colleague and offer a range of benefits designed to support your career, wellbeing and work-life balance.

• automatic pay progression
• a generous pension scheme
• wellbeing support
• exclusive discounts
• Blue Light Card access
• our cycle-to-work scheme

Full details are included in the job description but if you have any questions about the role, please contact Mrs N Logan, Director of Finance via email to [e-mail] . Alternatively the Head of Kitchen, P Harling can be contacted via 01787 375131.