Catering Assistant - Fixed Term

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing platform

Employee assistance programme

Pension scheme

Discount marketplace

Annual leave

Free parking on site

Professional development

Job summary

City of Peterborough Academy is seeking a Catering Assistant on a fixed-term basis to support the Chef Manager. You will prepare and serve meals and provide a friendly, efficient service to staff and pupils while upholding HACCP and health & safety standards.

The role requires Level 2 Food Safety and NVQ Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality or willingness to work towards. Benefits include a generous package and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• HACCP and health and safety knowledge for catering.
• Experience in education settings preferred but not essential.
• Good organisational ability and hygiene practices.
• First class communication skills and food service experience.

Responsibilities

• Support Chef Manager and assist in meal prep and serving.
• Provide friendly, efficient service to staff and pupils.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and safety in the catering area.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

Health & Safety

Communication skills

Organisational ability

Food preparation & service

Education environment experience

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

NVQ Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality

Job description

We are looking for a Catering Assistant (Fixed Term) to join our team here at City of Peterborough Academy!

The successful applicant will provide support to the Chef Manager, ensuring that all catering services are of the highest possible standard. You will be required to prepare and serve meals and provide a friendly and efficient service to all staff and pupils.

Working as part of a dedicated team, providing catering services to pupils, you will need to demonstrate:

• Working knowledge of HACCP, and Health and Safety in a Catering environment.
• Experience of working within an education environment, though this is not essential.
• Good organisational ability.
• Excellent hygiene and health & safety practices.
• First class communication skills
• Experience in preparing and serving food.

The successful candidate will hold:

• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate.
• NVQ Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality or be willing to work towards this.

About us:

City of Peterborough Academy is a diverse and inclusive school dedicated to supporting every student's journey. You'll be part of a supportive team within a thriving academy trust, with opportunities for training and professional development.

In return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people:

Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.

• Access to Benefit Hub - the world's largest discount marketplace
• A free Wellbeing Gateway platform and mobile app
• A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it
• Lease a brand-new or pre-loved hybrid vehicle through our Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy
• Supporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review
• Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone
• Eye tests & Spectacles Discount
• Family friendly policies and time off for dependents
• Dedicated ECT support programme
• Access to savings in childcare costs
• Generous annual leave allocation
• Automatic pay progression
• Free parking on all sites
• Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff
• Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.