Catering Assistant

Catering Assistant

Contract:            Part Time, Permanent 

Hours:                 32.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday) - term time only

Salary:                Pathway 1 Point 1-3 £13,625.88 - £14,037.64 per annum (FTE £18,333 - £18,887)

Site:                     Thomas Deacon Academy  

Closing date:    21 August 2022 

Start:                    ASAP 

Please note that the advert may close sooner than the above date if enough suitable applications are received before the closing date. 

About Us 

Thomas Deacon Education Trust is a charitable organisation dedicated to raising educational outcomes across a range of primary and secondary phase schools and academies in the East Midlands.  As a multi-academy trust we strive to provide outstanding teaching and learning for all and an ethos and culture that encourages everyone to be the very best that they can be.  

We put learners, and their learning, at the heart of everything we do. 

Thomas Deacon Academy 

The Thomas Deacon Academy that we know today opened in 2007 as one of the UK’s first and largest academies. Whilst a building does not make a school, it is worth noting that Thomas Deacon Academy was designed by Norman Foster and Partners and in addition to our impressive main academy our beautiful 43-acre campus includes TDA Juniors - a modern, light and purpose-built Key Stage 2 facility - and expansive playing fields and sporting facilities.  

In September 2018, a new extension to the existing main building led to new accommodation being created for a sixth form study centre, refectory expansion and staff professional learning centre. 

Moving forward, our core purpose for the Academy is: “To ensure that each student acquires the necessary knowledge, skills and character to make a positive contribution to society and ‘thrive’ as a global citizen.”

The Academy’s core purpose is supported by our six pillars of character which provide the foundations for our TDA Way.  Our character values are: Curiosity, Commitment, Courage, Compassion, Confidence and Courtesy. 

In September 2019, TDA received a very positive Ofsted report, judging the academy to be Good overall. Ofsted commented favourably, amongst other things, on the overall leadership of the academy, good teaching, positive relationships between staff and students and students’ behaviour. The Sixth Form was graded as ‘Good’ and recognised as a strength of the Academy. These aspects of the academy have been maintained alongside the identified areas for development being addressed.  

The Role 

We are looking to appoint a Catering Assistant to join the catering team at Thomas Deacon Academy. The successful candidate will be committed to ensuring a high level of food preparation and service is maintained in line with expectations of the school and the Trust.

You will be responsible for ensuring a high level of cleanliness, food hygiene and health and safety are met and maintained. Most importantly, you will be the face of the academy’s kitchen, promoting a positive and friendly atmosphere and a warm welcome to all students, staff and visitors.

The Person 

You will: 

·        Have basic knowledge of food safety and hygiene and food preparation skills. 

·        Have a basic level of cooking skills. 

·        Be able to work both as part of a team and individually. 

·        Be able to build relationships with young people and adults alike. 

·        Have experience working in a fast-paced catering environment. 

·        Have a basic knowledge of general kitchen duties within a busy school kitchen environment. 

The Trust offers: 

·              Excellent salary package. 

·              Fantastic training/CPD opportunities in a friendly supportive environment. 

·              Opportunity for progression across Thomas Deacon Education Trust. 

·              Use of Academy facilities (including a gym and onsite car parking). 

·              Local Government pension scheme. 

·              An engaging, creative and welcoming environment to learners who take pride in their school. 

·              An inclusive and collaborative approach. 

·              A talented, highly motivated, committed and professional team of colleagues, both within the school and across the trust. 

·              An actively supportive Local Governing Body and Trust leadership. 

Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

If you have any questions regarding this post please contact the HR Team by e-mail hrteam@tdet.education.