Catering Assistant

The Governing Body are looking to appoint a Catering Assistant to join our team as soon as possible. You will need to be an enthusiastic, hardworking, flexible individual. The post will be 21.25 hours (9.45 - 2pm), Monday - Friday, 38.4 weeks per year (term time)

Grade 1 - £22,183 pro-rata (Actual Salary £11,195 per annum)

Hallam is a large, inclusive and welcoming school set on an open site with an abundance of green space located to the west of Sheffield. The school sits at the heart of an established, close-knit yet growing community and provides education from 4 to 11. Our children are happy, safe and enjoy a creative curriculum and our parents greatly value their children's education and the work of the school. In addition to this the school has been part of a large expansion project which has seen us extend to three classes per year.

The school is at the heart of its community and in September 2015 became a member of Tapton School Academy Trust. Membership of the Academy Trust provides a range of opportunities for partnership working and continuing professional development with an outstanding secondary school and a network of primary schools within the locality. We are all working together to establish really effective practice for the benefit of every child.

Job Description: 

• To work as part of a team providing a catering service to the school 
• Serving food 
•  Washing up kitchen equipment 
• Cleaning of all work and eating areas including setting out and putting away dining furniture 
• Supervision of all areas where children are present 
• Assistance with clearing trays, plates from tables, wiping spillages as and when they occur 
•  Clean trays and take used plates to the kitchen for washing. Refill water jugs for children during the lunch period. 
• Any other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the grade and role 

We can offer you: 

• a staff team with a vision of excellence for the future 
• a dedicated and aspirational Governing Body 
•   a committed and supportive community which plays an active role in the school 
• a well-resourced and stimulating environment 

Application forms can be obtained from the school website, under the about us and job vacancies tabs, http://www.hallamprimaryschool.co.uk/job-vacancies/ 

Completed applications should be returned to Mrs Suzanne McGloin – HR and Office Manager – enquiries@hallam.sheffield.sch.uk

Further information relevant to this post is available on line via the school website http://www.hallamprimaryschool.co.uk or contact Suzanne McGloin, HR and Office Manager, 0114 2304430

Closing date for applications: Friday 1st December 2023

Interviews: Friday 8th December 2023

Hallam Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the interests of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

References for short-listed candidates will be requested before the interview.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS Enhanced Disclosure.

We may conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates prior to making our final decision.