Catering Assistant

Charmouth Primary School; Swindon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Charmouth Primary School is seeking a Catering Assistant to help provide a safe, positive lunchtime experience for pupils. The role combines food service, dining hall preparation, cleaning duties and pupil supervision.

You will work with the support staff team to create a welcoming lunchtime environment, support pupils' wellbeing and be mindful of dietary needs and medical requirements. An enhanced DBS check and Right to Work documentation are required.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of food safety and hygiene; training provided.
• Understanding of health and safety practices.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Experience in catering with children is desirable.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dining hall preparation and meal service.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness.
• Supervise pupils during lunchtime and support wellbeing.
• Be aware of dietary requirements and medical needs.

Skills

Food safety basics

Health & safety awareness

Teamwork & independence

Catering with children (desirable)

Safeguarding commitment

Job description

The Catering Assistant plays a key role in ensuring pupils have a safe, positive and enjoyable lunchtime experience.

This is a varied and active role which combines food service, dining hall preparation, cleaning duties and pupil supervision. The successful candidate will help prepare the dining hall for service, support the serving of meals, maintain high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness, and assist with the supervision and wellbeing of pupils throughout the lunchtime period.

You will work effectively as part of the support staff team, build positive relationships with pupils and adults, and help create a welcoming lunchtime environment for all children. You will be aware of dietary requirements and medical needs and will support pupils appropriately

To excel in this role, you will need

1. basic knowledge of food safety and hygiene, training will be provided.
2. an understanding of health and safety practices
3. the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
4. experience in a catering environment and working with children which is desirable.
5. a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children which is essential.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school's website.All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.

First Federation Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.