Catering Assistant

🍎📚 Join Our Team as a part-time Catering Assistant at Kings Forest Primary School! 📚🍎

Start Date: as soon as possible

Salary: Grade 14, £22,366 FTE

                          (Actual Salary based on weeks worked and hours: £5,459.37 p.a.)

Contract: Permanent, term time only to include INSET days (39 weeks)

Hours: 10.50 (hours to be worked over 3 days. work pattern/days to be agreed), term time only to include INSET days (39 weeks)

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant to join our team at Kings Forest Primary School. As part of our kitchen team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our students enjoy nutritious and delicious meals during lunchtime. Responsibilities will include:

• Cooking and serving appetizing puddings
• Assisting with basic food preparation
• Undertaking general cleaning duties to maintain hygiene standards

The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic work environment, possess excellent communication skills for interactions with both children and adults, and bring a joyful outlook to the role.

Please refer to the candidate information pack for further details about the role. 

Fluency Duty 

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to converse at ease with pupils, parents and other users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

The Trust and School

Kings Forest Primary School is a proud member of The Leaf Trust, a family comprising 13 schools (11 primary, 1 junior, and 1 infant school), all united in our common goal of creating outstanding learning environments deeply rooted in our local communities. We firmly believe in the transformative potential of education to enrich lives and foster joy.

With a steadfast commitment to ongoing development and meaningful experiences, we nurture personal growth and pave the way for success in every aspect of life. Central to our ethos is collaboration; as a family of schools, we actively promote the exchange of ideas and mutual support amongst our staff, fostering a culture of shared learning and collective advancement.

We can offer you:

• A Great Working Environment: Experience a supportive and motivating workplace with a skilled, dedicated, hard-working staff team, who exude positivity and are good humoured.
• Professional Growth: We are deeply committed to staff development and offer excellent Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities tailored to your needs. In addition to CPD, staff can take advantage of various apprenticeship opportunities, providing practical experience and personal growth.
• Pathways for Progression: As part of a network of 13 schools, you'll find numerous opportunities for career advancement and the chance to take on exciting new challenges.
• Employee Wellbeing: At our school, your wellbeing is paramount. We conduct an annual staff survey to ensure your voice is heard, and our dedicated Wellbeing Committees provide support and resources to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Financial Benefits: We value our staff and offer excellent pension packages for both teaching and support staff, providing financial security for your future. Additionally, take advantage of our Cycle to Work Scheme, enabling you to save money on commuting expenses, and our discount retail platform, helping you save money on various purchases.

We encourage you to browse our respective websites for more information about Kings Forest Primary School and the Leaf Trust.

If you feel that you have the enthusiasm and skills that we require then we would love to hear from you. 

📝 How to Apply

All applicants are advised to refer to the candidate information pack, which includes the job description and specification, before submitting an application. If you feel that your skills and experience match the requirements of this post then please submit an Application Form outlining reasons for applying and suitability for the role. In order to do so, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button. Please be advised, in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy, we do not accept CV’s.

Closing Date: Wednesday 22nd May 2024 (12 noon) 

Provisional Interview Date: Friday 24th May 2024