Catering Assistant

We are seeking to appoint a Catering Assistant to join our Catering Team. The successful candidate will provide a friendly catering service, performing a variety of manual tasks associated with food production and service in the school. 

Branwood is fully committed to all aspects of Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment protocols. A range of suitability checks will be required for this position, including an enhanced DBS check and proof of Right to Work.

Closing Date:                 9.00am Monday 15th January 2024

Interview Date:              Wednesday 17th January 2024

Start Date:                      As soon as possible

Line Manager:                Catering Manager

Salary:                             £11.44 per hour

Hours of Work:              

• 20 hrs per week
• 9.45am to 1.45pm, Monday to Friday
• Term time only (41 paid weeks in total per annum inc. holiday entitlement)
• A degree of flexibility will be required

Staff Benefits:                

• Free onsite parking
• Health cash plan membership
• Training provided
• A happy and supportive work environment

Duties:

·      To assist with the organisation of the kitchen and dining area.

·      To develop a good knowledge of all pupils especially those with allergies, dietary requirements, religious requirements etc.

·      To supervise and serve food to children and staff.

·      To assist with the preparation of refreshments for school events such as Carol Service, Speech Night, Shows, Christmas and Summer Fairs etc.

·      To assist in ensuring that the kitchen area is kept clean and to a high standard.

·      To wash all lunchtime equipment every day, using the school’s dishwasher. To accompany school trips as required.

·      To attend events during the evenings and weekends as required, such as the Christmas Fair, Carol Service, Summer Fair, Summer Show and Speech Night.

·      To comply with all policies, guidelines, legislation and procedures which aim to safeguard children and the school community.

·      Carry out their professional duties under the reasonable direction of the Catering Manager, Bursar, Head and SMT.

·      Have high expectations.

·      Hold positive values and attitudes and adopt high standards of behaviour in their professional role.

·      Communicate effectively with colleagues.

·      Work as a team member, identifying opportunities to work with other colleagues and being keen to share good practice.

·      To comply with all Health and Safety policies, guidelines, legislation and procedures.

The list above indicates the range of duties involved and is not intended to be all-inclusive . The position requires the post-holder to be flexible and to show initiative. The post holder may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the school.

Essential Skills:

·      Basic IT skills including emails.

·      Good spoken and written English. 

·      Ability to plan, organise and communicate efficiently.

Desirable Experience:

·      Experience or knowledge of working in a school kitchen environment.

·      Food safety training.

Essential Personal Attributes:

·      A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

·      Flexible approach to work with the ability to re-prioritise as demands vary.

·      Physical ability to lift, carry, operate equipment etc (necessary training will be provided).

·      High levels of personal and professional integrity.

·      Personal warmth, good rapport with pupils, colleagues and parents.

·      Appropriate levels of personal presentation.