Catering Assistant

Catering Assistant – South West

Salary: TSAT Pay Group 2 £15,518 - £18,083 for hours and weeks stated

Hours: 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (Term Time Only)

Thinking Food are seeking a Catering Assistant to join their new team based at Brixham College.  The successful candidate will be accountable to the Catering Manager working as part of the team providing nutritious and balanced meals to our students, whilst promoting healthy eating. 

The Catering Assistant will assist the Chef in the preparation, cooking and serving of food & beverages and to ensure that kitchen is kept in a hygienic condition.  This will include preparation of food, serving of meals, general kitchen and cleaning duties as directed ensuring the smooth running of the kitchen in compliance with relevant Health & Safety and Food Hygiene requirements.

If you have experience within the catering industry and are looking for a role that is term-time only and Monday-Friday then we are looking for you to apply.  

Thinking Food

Since becoming a member of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, Brixham College has adopted our cognitive approach to education, which holds the development of thinking skills and tools at the heart of its teaching methods. Thinking Food embodies this ethos, with a varied menu designed to fuel students’ thinking with a range of balanced, nutritious meals.

We have partnered with Educatering, a branch of Goosemoor Foodservice Ltd, to create a unique menu which is both global and local: it provides students with an opportunity to explore worldwide flavours and cuisines, whilst being dedicated to using local suppliers and sustainable produce.

Thinking Food at Brixham College operates across three serving stations: The Hut, The Shack and The Canteen. The Hut serves a variety of pizza and pasta dishes daily, while The Shack specialises in ‘Grab ‘n’ Go’ and ‘Light Bites’ and The Canteen offers main meals. Students have a huge range of meals and snacks to choose from, including vegan and vegetarian options. Main meals range from British classics like ‘Yorkshire pudding wraps’ and ‘Proper Cornish sausage rolls’, to more exotic options such as ‘Katsu Chicken Curry’ and ‘Halloumi and Red Pepper Burgers’.

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to join a growing organisation during an extremely exciting time, with the opportunity for progression as the Trust grows in size.
• Excellent CPD opportunities across the Trust, wherever you are in your career.
•  Reduced membership of a fully-equipped fitness suite and classes – located the site of Brixham College and Plympton Academy.
• A 24/7 employee assistance programme which provides counselling and support / advice on a wide array of areas
• Focus on staff wellbeing, including Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, eye care vouchers.
• TSTARS Staff Recognition Programme, including seasonal rewards for all staff.
• Free parking in our staff car park
• Refer a Friend scheme, where you will be financially compensated for referring friends to the Trust
• Support staff have access to 'Discount for Teachers' with a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme 

Next Steps

If you are interested in working at our Trust, benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today! 

Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. 

If you would like to arrange an informal conversation to discuss the role in more detail please contact Nick Forward via email – Nick.Forward@tsfe.org.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk