Catering Assistant at Brooke Weston Academy

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Corby; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking educational trust for a Catering Assistant! This role is essential in providing quality meals to students and staff while maintaining high food standards. The successful candidate will join a supportive team and contribute to a collaborative environment focused on enhancing student experiences. With opportunities for professional development and a commitment to inclusivity, this position is perfect for those passionate about food service and community impact. If you are ready to make a difference in a vibrant educational setting, this role could be your next step!

Benefits

Enhanced salaries

Professional development opportunities

Freshly prepared meals

Access to latest technology

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or food service is preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, cooking, and serving of food and beverages.
• Deliver quality catering services to students and staff.

Skills

Catering skills

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Basic food hygiene certification

Job description

Our students come from all walks of life, and we want our staffing body to be reflective of the communities we work within. Brooke Weston Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, culture, age, disability, marital status or socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage and welcome applications from minority groups and foster a work environment that's inclusive as well as diverse, where people can be themselves.

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Catering Assistant who is responsible for the catering provision at Brooke Weston Trust to deliver a quality service and to ensure that all students and staff are served excellent meals working within our high food standards. The successful candidate will assist in the preparation, cooking and serving of food and beverages, as directed by senior staff.

About this Role

Salary: BWT Grade 1, point 1, full time equivalent (FTE) salary- £23,700 pro rata’d- £14,107 per annum

Hours per week / Weeks per year: 25 hours per week, 40 weeks per year. Working hours - 9.00am to 2.30pm, Monday to Friday with a 30 minute unpaid break.

As a member of staff at Brooke Weston Academy, we can offer you the following:

• Enhanced salaries and rapid promotional prospects
• Opportunities for continued professional development and access to the BWT Centre for Professional Development
• The support of a cohesive and committed team of teachers who work collaboratively to maintain high standards and expectations
• A freshly prepared hot or cold lunch each day
• Access to the latest technology throughout the school
• Salary Sacrifice schemes such as Car Scheme and Bike2work

About Brooke Weston Trust

Our Trust was formed more than 25 years ago with a simple and clear mission - to transform educational performance in all of our communities. Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students’ achievements by making long term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people.

Our members of staff are essential to realising this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people.

We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks. Brooke Weston staff get access to first class professional development through our Centre for Professional Development, which is also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School.

To find out more about working for our Trust and the benefits available to staff please check out the BWT Join Us Guide.

Safer Recruitment

Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts require proof of identity and as the role is working with children and young people this will also be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check. In line with safer recruitment requirements, individuals shortlisted for a role in school will have online checks conducted on their name across social media platforms and Google.

A copy of the Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here - Safeguarding and Child Protection.

The Trust's position on the recruitment of Ex-Offenders can be found under section 7 of the Trust SCR, Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy - Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.