Catering Assistant

Job Description

JOB VACANCY - CRESSING PRIMARY SCHOOL

Position Type:Catering Assistant

Pay Range:Scale 2

Position Start Date: October 2024

Contract Type:Fixed Term - Maternity Cover

Application Close:30.08.2024

Date of Interviews:W/C 09.09.24

Job Description

Cressing Primary School is part of Attain Academy Partnership whose family of schools work as a team to provide an outstanding education for all children in all schools, relevant to the world in which they live. We seek a positive and enthusiastic colleague to join our team. If you are a conscientious, personable individual with a good sense of humour, then you will enjoy being a member of our team. We are a friendly school, committed to doing the best for our children and staff.

The role is Monday to Friday - two and a half hours each day 11.15 to 13.45. (12.5 hours a week.)

· The preparation and simple cooking of food & beverages.

· Serving pupils 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.

· During service times, to ensure that tables and counters are as clean as reasonably practicable and adequately stocked.

· To maintain a high standard of personal and general cleanliness and hygiene to comply with statutory and school regulations.

· To attend training activities and/or meetings as required.

· Occasionally to assist with special functions at the school which may be outside of normal working hours.

· To report any pupil comments or complaints and take any necessary remedial action if appropriate.

· Report immediately any accidents, fire, theft, loss, damage, unfit food or other irregularities and take such action as may be appropriate or possible.

· The duties above are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be required by the Head of school to carry out appropriate duties within the context of the job, skills and grade.

Applications will require the standard application form. If you have any queries please contact the school office in the first instance. Please also see the person specification, job description and Attain information sheet.

Attain

"The Recruitment and Selection Policy statement which includes data protection information" and "Privacy Notice (Applicants)" can be found onhttps://attain.essex.sch.uk/essex/primary/attain

Information about the School

Attain Academy Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religion, race, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, culture, or disability. You must be a UK resident, have the right to work in the UK, and be willing to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.

Our Vision: Working together towards success for all

Attain Academy Partnership aims to provide an outstanding education for all children in all schools, relevant to the world in which they live. We would like all members of Attain to become:

• Ambitious, capable learners who are resilient and independent • Enterprising, creative contributors who have a real love of learning • Ethical, informed citizens who value differences and inclusively • Healthy, confident individuals who contribute to a mutually supportive environment

We want to create a community of outstanding schools with the highest aspiration and dedication to achieving the best outcomes for all our learners:

• An unshakable belief in the intrinsic value of every individual within our community • Exciting and creative climates for learning within a safe and supportive environment • Sustainable collaboration and sharing of best practice • Personal and professional development for all members of staff • Accountability based on honesty and responsibility in all our relationships

We believe: • That every pupil deserves a good education that enables them to be the best they can possibly be • That every individual in our community of schools (our pupils, staff, families, carers and friends) is important and has something to contribute • In building an exciting and creative climate for learning within a safe and supportive environment • In working together and sharing best practice • In ensuring the personal and professional development for all members of staff so that they have a rewarding and a fulfilling career within our community of schools • In accountability based on honesty and responsibility in all our relationships

A copy of our child protection policy and practices, a copy of our policy on employing ex-offenders, the recruitment and selection policy statement which includes data protection information and privacy notice for applicants can be found on www.attain.essex.sch.uk.