Job Description
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The Catering Operations Manager and the CEO of Southend East Community Academy Trust are seeking to appoint a Catering Assistant to join the Catering team. The post holder will be responsible for providing a friendly and efficient catering service. This may include the handling of all foods within the catering section and the preparation of dishes/food items for service.
The ideal candidate will have experience of working within an educational setting or within a commercial kitchen. A certificate in Food Hygiene and Safety and knowledge of Safeguarding are desirable.
Information about the School
The SECAT mission statement:
We are a community of schools working in partnership, sharing resources and ideas to provide a rounded and inclusive education to our students who range from the age of 2 through to 18. We work towards enhancing the life chances and prosperity of our students and to equip them for adult life. Whilst keeping each school's individual character, we encourage our staff to share best practice and knowledge to further benefit our students. We are passionate about educating and encouraging our students to become active, successful citizens and to have the confidence to meet any challenge they face.
The Trust Head Office is at SECAT House, which is in the grounds of Thorpedene Primary School, one of the 6 schools in our Trust. The Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Deputy Chief Operating Officer and Executive Assistant all operate from SECAT House.
The Central Finance Team, ICT Team, Estates Team and HR Team are all based in schools within the MAT, as is the Director of Education.
SECAT has a responsibility to ensure all our young people receive the best provision possible. This is what we intend to do; to make full and flexible use of all the expertise, resources and facilities across the Trust for the benefit of all.