Catering Assistant

Eresby School is now recruiting for a Catering Assistant. 

About our Academy

Eresby School is a successful and growing special school catering for pupils with a wide range of Special Educational Needs and has been judged by Ofsted as ‘Outstanding’ on 4 consecutive inspections.  As an outstanding school, Eresby is an open and inclusive school community.

About the role

Catering Assistant – Permanent - 12.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.

Required to work with in the school kitchen providing a range of meals to meet the dietary requirements of the pupils. 

Up to NJC 3 £18,887 FTE (£5,579 annual pro rata per annum).

Who we are looking for

Applicants should hold an Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate, however training for this can be arranged.

Duties include the preparation and cooking of a nutritionally balanced menu of freshly cooked meals and salads. 

Additional tasks include the setting up the dining area, serving and the clearing up after meals. 

Applicants should be aware of current food hygiene regulations and food standards relevant to schools.

Have good knowledge of dietary requirements and allergens.

Support the nurturing, supportive atmosphere within the school

Have excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Have the ability to work independently, showing initiative, as well as be part of a team, co-operating and collaborating with other staff.

Applicants may be required to provide relief cover at short notice.

We can offer you

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and Wellbeing Programme

Cycle to work scheme

A happy, supportive and friendly team of teachers and support staff 

Enthusiastic, polite and friendly pupils who are very keen to learn 

Excellent support and CPD opportunities for staff 

A rich, vibrant curriculum which is enjoyed by staff and pupils 

About the David Ross Education Trust 

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) has grown to a network of 34 academies, incorporating primary, secondary and grammar, and special schools. We employ over 2000 people with the primary focus of raising the standards of education for 13,000 young people. Whatever your role, you should know you are contributing to achieving our vision of inspiring the next generation of young people to be the best they can in whatever they choose. Our aim is to be the country’s leading academy chain, committed to delivering the highest educational standards alongside an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

While each academy is unique, we share common goals, aspirations, values and methods that enable us to work collaboratively and collectively to achieve our mission. We operate regional hubs, whereby academies work with other schools who are part of the Trust so we can share skills and knowledge, allowing them to benefit and learn from each other. 

Apply now

To complete our application form, please apply through our website or for further information please contact Dawn Hunt, School Business Manager by telephone on 01790 752441 or email enquiries@eresbyspecialschool.co.uk.  Please note that we cannot accept CVs without a completed form.

Previous candidates need not apply.

This school is a warm and friendly community.’ Ofsted February 2020

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.