Are you an enthusiastic person looking to work in a friendly school? We are looking for a hardworking and reliable catering assistant to join our growing team from September 2023. We are a happy and supportive team, working hard to give the best education and environment for the children.
The successful candidate will work from 11.00am to 1.30pm Monday to Fridays (12.5 hours per week) during term time and will be responsible for helping prepare and serve meals to the children and cleaning the kitchen and preparation area. This will be 38 working weeks and 43.6 paid weeks on the J2 graded salary of £10.61 per hour.
The successful applicant will:
• Be able to manage time effectively to complete tasks to a high level
• Take pride in a job well done
• Enjoy working within a team
• Treat students and staff with courtesy and respect, whilst ensuring a safe, clean environment adhering to food safety regulations
Duties will include:
• Food preparation as directed by the Catering Manager
• Serving food
• Operate kitchen equipment following training
• Follow food hygiene and safety regulations
• Undertake cleaning and washing up
• Monitoring and maintaining of records of daily fridge and freezer and food temperature in accordance with Food Hygiene Regulations and Health & Safety
• Maintaining kitchen cleanliness
William Morris Primary School is a friendly, happy school where children are known and cared for. Staff and pupils treat each other with respect and kindness, helping children to persevere and achieve their potential. Our curriculum is creative - with interesting topics which engage children and Life Skills for personal development.
William Morris has a growing staff team – we are a happy group and very supportive of one another. Everyone works hard to give the best education possible to the children.
William Morris Primary is situated in the beautiful Tadpole Garden Village and housed in a purpose-build new building, with bright vibrant classrooms, spacious outdoor learning areas, a cookery room and pond area. By September 2023 we will have Nursery to Year 4, growing to become a 2 form entry school primary school up to Year 6.
Our school is part of The Blue Kite Academy Trust, based in Swindon who are increasing in size and offer excellent CPD and career opportunities.
If this sounds like somewhere you would like to work, we would love to hear from you.
Please see the job description and person specification attached for full details.
We would welcome a visit or phone call from anyone interested in finding out more about William Morris.
This appointment will be subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure; proof of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory references. Please note the proof of right to work in the UK will be required at interview. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Closing date: Wednesday 5th July 2023
Interviews: Friday 7th July 2023
We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we have received applications that meet the criteria. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.