Catering Assistant

Byron Wood Academy is recruiting a Catering Assistant who is passionate about providing great customer service - this is a term time, part-time opportunity.

As an essential member of the Catering Team, you will thrive in a busy environment, be adaptable and flexible and will support colleagues to maintain high professional standards.

The successful candidate will: 

• Have great communication skills, and the ability to work to tight deadlines whilst paying close attention to detail
• Be aligned to our values and mission. If you are the type of person who fits with our culture, you will love working here 
• Have experience of preparing fresh food and of working in a similar role
• Be someone who passionately believes that all children can achieve, no matter what their starting point, background or needs.  

About Us:

Byron Wood Academy serves approximately 450 students between the ages of 4 and 11. Situated in the heart of an area of rich cultural and social diversity in the Burngreave area of Sheffield, Byron Wood is more than just an academy but a hub of innovation and creativity that inspires tomorrow’s generation.

Byron Wood is a very happy and popular academy that recognises and celebrates diversity - there are over twenty-six different languages spoken throughout the academy.

Astrea Academy Trust are fully committed to being a diverse and inclusive workforce where together we can embrace each other’s unique individuality, background and heritage. We believe that by reflecting and representing the communities and people we serve, we will better and further the life chances of our pupils.

 What we offer: 

• A dedicated and supportive team with a shared mission to improve the catering offer within education
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Continued professional development and training opportunities
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

Interested in applying? 

Please take a look at the Applicant Brief to find out more before applying. 

We actively welcome visits and discussions about the role.

If you are joining us from another school, acade\my or trust we recognise your continuous service date with confirmation from your current employer. This can positively impact a number of entitlements, including increased annual holiday payments which represent an increase in salary. This can be discussed in more detail at interview.

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks including references and enhanced DBS checks.