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Job Ref No. ECC2014-242S Position Type: Catering Pay Range: Scale 4, Point 7 (Range 7-8)
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 04/12/2024 Midday Date of Interviews: Week commencing 9th December 2024  

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The Willows Primary School and Nursery has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Cook to join the team as soon as possible.

The position is for 27.5hrs per week, 8:30am to 2:30pm Monday to Friday (including a 30 minute break).Term time only - 38 weeks per year.

Scale 4, Point 7 (Range 7-8) Actual Salary £16,339 per annum (including paid annual leave which must be taken during school closure periods).

Applications close: Midday on 4th December 2024. Interview date: Week commencing 9th December 2024.

School

The Willows Primary School and Nursery is one of ten schools which form the Berlesduna Academy Trust (www.berlesduna.co.uk), where the vision is to create and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning, academic success and lifelong skills amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background. The Trust is growing rapidly and is a vibrant, exciting and dynamic place to learn and work.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Cook to support our Catering Manager and assist with the provision of high quality, healthy and nutritious meals for our children and staff. You will be working with a team of 5, all of whom have vital roles within the kitchen, preparing and serving 290/320 meals each day.

The successful candidate will need to have experience in the preparation, cooking and service of food. They would also be required to deputise for the Catering Manager when required. Having a Level 3 Food Safety certificate is desirable, but not essential as training will be provided.

We are looking for someone who:
· is an enthusiastic, hardworking and dependable team member
· works well as part of a team, is flexible and shows initiative

We can offer you:
· a forward looking school that is dedicated to the success of all children and staff
· a commitment to continued professional development
· access to our Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families

Berlesduna is a Trust that values and invests in staff, offers excellent training, development and planned career progression.

Application

We welcome visits to the school prior to application. Visits can be arranged by contacting us on 01268 470880 or admin@willows.essex.sch.uk

Please take care to complete the application in full as incomplete applications will not be considered. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early so recommend that you submit your application at your earliest convenience.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Information about the School

The Willows Primary School and Nursery is one of the eight schools which form the Berlesduna Academy Trust (www.berlesduna.co.uk), where the vision is to create and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning, academic success and lifelong skills amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background. The Trust is growing rapidly and is a vibrant, exciting and dynamic place to learn and work.

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.

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Contact Information

Mr R Short
Church Road, Basildon
Essex, SS14 2EX
Telephone: 01268 470880
Email: admin@willows.essex.sch.uk

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