Catering Assistant- Edge Hill Junior Academy

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant to join their nurturing team. This role involves preparing and serving meals, maintaining hygiene standards, and ensuring a smooth kitchen operation. Full training will be provided, making it an ideal opportunity for those looking to start a career in catering. The successful candidate will be reliable, flexible, and committed to creating a positive dining experience for students. Join a supportive environment that values professional growth and individual contributions.

Qualifications

• Understanding of food and hygiene standards.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Prepare school meals and serve food.
• Perform cleaning duties and check deliveries.

Skills

Food Hygiene Standards

Organizational Skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Job description

All employees are expected to wholeheartedly commit to the Trust values and associated behaviours - We care, We are brave, We leave no one behind, and We celebrate individuality.

Fierté Multi-Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a Catering Assistant to work at Edge Hill Junior Academy.

Edge Hill Academy offers a warm and nurturing environment, with a dedicated team committed to understanding each child's individual needs and supporting their development. We provide excellent opportunities for professional growth.

The Role:

We are looking for a well-organised, reliable, and enthusiastic individual to undertake the daily preparation of school meals, serve food, wash up, perform cleaning duties, and check and store deliveries.

The successful candidate will be flexible, have a good understanding of food and hygiene standards, and be willing to learn. Experience is not essential as full training will be provided.

Duties and Responsibilities:

See Job Description/Person Specification

Application Timeline

• Closing date: 9am Thursday 22nd May 2025
• Shortlisting: Thursday 22nd May 2025
• Notification of shortlisted candidates: Thursday 22nd May 2025

Safeguarding Statement

Fierté Multi-Academy Trust and Edge Hill Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

This position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), which requires disclosure of all unspent and relevant spent cautions, warnings, and convictions. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration form regarding their criminal record and safeguarding suitability.

It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity.

A copy of the Edge Hill Academy Safeguarding Policy can be viewed here.