Cook 1 / Catering Assistant | £24,413 pro rata | Keresforth Primary School

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in Barnsley is seeking a Catering Assistant to join their team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing healthy and tasty meals to students. Responsibilities include food preparation, serving meals, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. This role requires good teamwork and communication skills. Training will be provided, and the position offers a permanent contract with flexible working options.

Benefits

Flexible working

Excellent pensions

Opportunities for training and development

Support for health and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a busy environment.
• Experience of working within a team is advantageous.
• Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support in the setting up of dining areas.
• Serve meals and manage associated cleaning duties.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

About the Post: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Catering Assistant in one of the Boroughs schools. Working within the Barnsley Schools Catering service, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the children receive a healthy, tasty meal.

About the role

The work is varied and may include basic food preparation. Reporting to the Head of Kitchen you will support in the setting up of dining areas, serving of meals and all associated cleaning duties in a busy kitchen. Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable but not essential. All training will be provided.

About you

The successful candidate will be positive and able to work in a busy environment. Working as a team to ensure meals are ready for service is a fundamental part of the role; therefore experience of working within a team and meeting deadlines would be advantageous. They should be able to deal with staff and pupils in a polite and friendly manner using appropriate communications skills.

How to apply

If you require support with completing your online application, please contact the team on 01226 773684 or email us for assistance.

Requirements and additional information

• Enhanced DBS Check required.
• If you are living overseas or have lived overseas recently, you may be required to apply for an overseas criminal records check.
• Prepare to start work with necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, where applicable.
• We do not sponsor visas for skilled or temporary migrant workers.

Salary, hours and contract

Salary: £24,413 pro rata

Working Arrangements: Monday - Friday, 08:00 – 14:00

Hours per week: 10

Contract type: Permanent

Benefits and inclusion

• Flexible working and excellent pensions.
• Opportunities for training and development.
• Support for health and wellbeing and career progression.
• Join a team that values diversity and inclusion.

We’re committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. We welcome applicants with past convictions and do not discriminate in our recruitment.