Catering Assistant

The basic preparation of food e.g. fresh vegetables, salads and fresh fruit under the supervision of the kitchen manager. Simple cooking duties under the supervision of the kitchen manager. Serving of meals to customers under the supervision of the kitchen manager. Others general kitchen and dining room duties e.g. washing up, moving tables and chairs, sweeping and mopping. With others cleaning the kitchen and its surrounds. To be aware of customer service needs. Under the direction of the kitchen manager to ensure that food is prepared and served in a safe manner. Under the direction of the kitchen manager to comply with all relevant legislation. Why work with us There are over 60 schools within the Trust which means we can offer opportunities including:

• ️Collaboration across other REAch2 schools, both locally and nationally.
• ️ Specialist curriculum support and training from our Trust experts - providing a flightpath for professional development
• ️ A support package for staff wellbeing
You'll be working for a Trust with big ambitions for all our schools to be 'great'. We want to be national leaders in sustainability; to transform our teaching and learning through digital transformation and to ensure social justice is at the heart of what we do. Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Data Protection At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils. We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children's Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.

Help Wanted: Master of Mashed Potatoes & Hero of the Lunch Line! Do you have a passion for food and a knack for making hungry children smile? Five Spires Academy are looking for a Catering Assistant who can whip up a mean mac & cheese, serve up smiles and maybe even master the art of the perfect consistency for custard. No cape required-just bring your sense of humour, a love for children, and the ability to navigate a lunch rush like a pro. If you can handle the heat of the kitchen (and a few picky eaters), we want you on our team!

This role is offered on a Permanent basis, 17.5h per week- 10am-1.30pm Mon-Fri, 39 weeks per year (Term time plus 5 INSET days]