Catering Assistant

The Northumberland Church of England Academy; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,800 - 13,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Career progression

ECT support programme

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site childcare (Nest)

On-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Warkworth Primary School is seeking a friendly and reliable Catering Assistant to support the busy kitchen and provide nutritious meals for the children.

The successful candidate will help ensure meal times run smoothly, with duties including basic food preparation, serving lunches and keeping the kitchen clean and organised. The role is permanent, 20 hours per week, term time plus 5 days, with benefits including CPD opportunities and EAP.

Qualifications

• Basic food preparation and cooking
• Maintain high hygiene standards
• Assist with receipt and storage of goods

Responsibilities

• Assisting with basic food preparation, cooking and service of food and drinks.
• General kitchen duties, including washing up and cleaning equipment.
• Clearing dining area after meals and maintaining hygiene.
• Ensuring documentation is completed per policy.
• Stocktaking and daily monitoring sheets.

Skills

Food preparation

Hygiene standards

Stock handling

Teamwork

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Salary: Band 1 £12.65 per hour
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 20 hours per week, term time plus 5 additional days
Closing Date: Monday 8th December

Warkworth Primary School are looking for a friendly and reliable Catering Assistant to support the busy kitchen and help provide nutritious meals for the children.

The successful candidate will help ensure that meal times run smoothly and the children receive delicious, well balanced meals to help them through the school day.Day to day duties involve food preparation, serving lunches, and helping to keep the kitchen clean and organised.

Main Roles and Responsibilities

• Assisting with basic food preparation, cooking and service of food and drinks.
• General kitchen duties, including washing up, cleaning equipment, cupboards, surfaces etc.
• Clearing the dining area and other service points after meal times, ensuring a high standard of hygiene is achieved.
• Ensuring any necessary documentation is completed in line with policy and procedure.
• Assisting with the receipt and storage of goods, stocktaking and completion of daily monitoring sheets.
• Supporting with special events as and when required.

What Do We Offer?

• A supportive and collaborative staff team with a shared passion for education.
• A school community that prioritises wellbeing, values, and high expectations
• Excellent CPD opportunities and clearly defined career progression routes.
• A comprehensive ECT support programme tailored to individual needs.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 wellbeing support.
• On-site childcare provision during term time through The Nest.
• Free on-site parking.
• Cycle to Work Scheme

NCEA Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

NCEA Trust, Wansbeck Workspace,Rotary Parkway, Ashington, NE63 8QZ

01670 331935

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