Catering Assistant

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HARWICH AND DOVERCOURT HIGH SCHOOL

CATERING ASSISTANT

Pay Range: Local Government Pay Scale 2

Actual Salary from: £13,170 - £13,389 (Points 3-4)

This post is: 25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term Time, plus non-pupil days)

Start Date: ASAP

The Role

We are seeking an outstanding individual to assist as directed, with all aspects of the preparation of food and beverages to the standards required by the school.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

The preparation and simple cooking of food & beverages.
Serving customers at the counter/hatch or from a trolley or kiosk as required.
To undertake all aspects of cleaning equipment (light and heavy), walls (up to 6ft.) floors, fixtures and fittings, cooking utensils, cutlery, glassware etc. as directed.
To maintain a high standard of personal and general cleanliness and hygiene to comply with statutory and school regulations.

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

We're looking for you if you have:

Specific qualifications & experience
Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
Ability to use kitchen and cleaning equipment

Why work for The Sigma Trust, Harwich and Dovercourt High School?

We can offer you:

A Competitive Salary
Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships

Employee benefits include:

Employee Assistance Programme
Pension scheme
Free membership to Perkbox
Cycle to Work scheme
Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms

Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.

Additional Information:

For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk

To Apply

To apply for this post, please follow the URL link provided below:

https://careers.sigmatrust.org.uk/Apply/U2l1c846nbWEgQXBwbGljYXRpb24gRm9ybSBOb3ZlbWJlciAyMDIzfDQxfDU2MTc2MHwxfHxGYWxzZXwyMTIyfDMxMjA1NDB8MA%3d%3d?i=DOaj7l2Wlos%3d

Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and any CV's and accompanying covering letters will be disregarded. A Notes for Applicants document is attached for further information.

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 9th June 2024
Shortlisting date: TBC
Interviewing date: TBC

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision 'To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts', where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.

Information about the School

Harwich and Dovercourt High School is a vibrant, caring school serving the community. Every student is welcomed, challenged and supported to achieve their full potential and every student has opportunities and experiences to ensure their schooling is fulfilling and enjoyable.

At Harwich and Dovercourt High School we believe in partnerships between students, staff and the home. We believe in responsibility, ambition and commitment, where no challenge is too great and where great futures are nurtured.

Our goal is for every student to be proud of their efforts and achievement and for every parent and carer to be proud of their child, school and community. Our pledge is to work tirelessly in the pursuit of excellence.

Safeguarding The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.