Catering Assistant (LH) - Weeke Primary School, Winchester - Ed Catering 621157 (E)

Shared Services Partnership; Winchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join their busy team at a local primary school. This rewarding role involves preparing and serving nutritious meals during term time, offering a great work-life balance. The position comes with comprehensive training and opportunities for progression, ensuring you can thrive in a supportive environment. With a commitment to staff development and a focus on teamwork, this role is perfect for those looking to make a difference in children's lives while enjoying the benefits of term-time work.

Benefits

Term-time only positions

Uniform provided

Full training and opportunities to progress

Minimum of 24 days annual leave

Interest-free travel loans and discounts

Employee Support Services

Family-friendly policies

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in catering is advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to cope in a busy environment is important.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve healthy, nutritious school meals.
• Assist the head of the kitchen with kitchen duties.

Skills

Catering experience

Teamwork

Ability to work in a busy environment

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Job Details:

Hourly Rate: £12.21 per hour

Work Location: Weeke Primary School, Winchester

Hours per week: 16.25 - Monday to Friday

Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only

Closing Date: 18th May 2025

Are you looking for a term-time only job?

Join our team!

We are seeking an enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our busy team, preparing and serving healthy, nutritious school meals. Our Catering Assistants work during term time, within school hours.

This role is rewarding, and we provide comprehensive training to help you succeed. There are many opportunities to learn and progress.

You should enjoy working as part of a team. Serving lunch on time is essential, so the ability to cope in a busy environment is important.

In addition, you will assist the head of the kitchen with kitchen duties and deputise in their absence.

Experience in catering is advantageous but not essential.

Why work for us?

Education Catering is a forward-thinking, solution-focused service. Our term-time contracts offer an excellent work-life balance, commitment to training and development, and a friendly, supportive environment. More about us can be found on our 'Work with us' page at Hampshire County Council.

Benefits include:

• Term-time only positions
• Uniform provided
• Full training and opportunities to progress
• A minimum of 24 days annual leave, taken during school holidays, plus bank holidays
• Interest-free travel loans and discounts
• Employee Support Services
• Family-friendly policies
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Additional Information:

This vacancy may close early once sufficient applications are received, so early application is advised.

Vetting Requirements:
This role is subject to a Criminal Records Check and a Post Offer Medical Questionnaire, screened by our Occupational Health Department to ensure medical fitness.

Contact for Informal Discussion:
For more information or to discuss the role before applying, contact Emma McGlennon, District Manager, at [contact details].

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment, and our recruitment practices reflect this.

We promote equal opportunities and are a Disability Confident Employer, ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.