Catering /Kitchen Assistant

The Academy; Houghton Regis; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

The Academy of Central Bedfordshire is seeking a Catering / Kitchen Assistant to join Kingsland Campus in Houghton Regis. This 20-hour-per-week role runs during term time from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm.

Experience in a school catering environment and with students who have additional needs is valued, though not essential. You will support the Catering and Hospitality Instructor and the Catering Supervisor, who will provide training and guidance throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with young people with additional needs.
• Catering experience desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Catering and Hospitality Instructor and the Catering Supervisor.
• Assist in day-to-day school catering tasks and food service in a school setting.

Job description

The Academy of Central Bedfordshire is one of the most successful Alternative Provision schools in the country and has the privilege of educating and supporting vulnerable young people from across Central Bedfordshire. This is a unique opportunity to work in a trauma-informed environment that provides meaningful education, enabling each of our pupils to reach their potential. Ideally, you will have experience of working with young people with additional needs, and some catering experience would be desirable, but not essential. All relevant skills and experience will be considered.

We are seeking a Catering /Kitchen Assistant to work at our Kingsland Campus in Houghton Regis, 20 hours per week (4 hours a day, 10.30 am - 2.30 pm), Term Time only.

Preferably, you will have some experience of working in a school catering environment, ideally with students who have additional needs. However, your role will be to support the Catering and Hospitality Instructor and the Catering Supervisor, who will provide any training necessary and be on hand to guide you through your working day.

We particularly value the well-being of every member of the school community and regard this as fundamental to the success of our school.