Catering Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Torquay; Presencial; GBP 12.000 - 15.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Thinking Schools Academy Trust is seeking a Catering Assistant for Lodestar Academy in Torquay during term-time. You will work under the Catering Manager as part of a team delivering nutritious meals to students, promoting healthy eating.

You will assist with preparation, cooking and serving of food and beverages, and ensure the kitchen remains hygienic. Duties include food prep, serving meals, and general kitchen and cleaning tasks in line with health, safety and food hygiene requirements.

Formación

• Experience in catering and kitchen hygiene preferred.
• Ability to assist with food preparation, cooking and serving.
• Willingness to work during term-time and support healthy eating initiatives.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in preparation, cooking and serving of food and beverages.
• Keep the kitchen hygienic and clean, in line with health and safety rules.
• Carry out general kitchen duties and cleaning as directed.

Conocimientos

Food preparation

Food serving

Kitchen hygiene

Descripción del empleo

What skills and experience we're looking for

Looking for a term time catering role?

Thinking Food are seeking a Catering Assistant to join their team based at Lodestar Academy in Torquay. The successful candidate will be accountable to the Catering Manager working as part of the team providing nutritious and balanced meals to our students, whilst promoting healthy eating.

The Catering Assistant will assist the team in the preparation, cooking and serving of food & beverages and to ensure that kitchen is kept in a hygienic condition. This will include preparation of food, serving of meals, general kitchen and cleaning duties as directed ensuring the smooth running of the kitchen in compliance with relevant Health & Safety and Food Hygiene requirements.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join the Thinking Schools Academy Trust?

We’re proud to offer more than just a job—we provide a range of exceptional benefits to support and reward our staff:

Career Development: We are committed to supporting your professional growth and offer a wide range of opportunities for career advancement. From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships, we provide clear pathways for progression and promotional opportunities across our regions.

Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support, preferential access to Benenden Health, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers.

Employee Recognition: Referral Scheme, Long Service Awards and the TSTARS Recognition Programme.

TSAT Benefits Portal: A one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including cashback from supermarkets and high street retailers, dental insurance scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym membership.

Blue Light Card: Offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers, restaurants, and attractions.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.