Catering Assistant (zero hours)

The successful applicant will provide relief support to the Catering team, ensuring that all catering services are of the highest possible standard. You will be required to perform a variety of duties as instructed by the Chef Manager, based on the academy's cover requirements for the day. Duties may include; preparing and cooking meals in accordance with the daily menu and following the government guidelines with assistance from the general catering staff, serving meals, participating in the cleaning schedule, and assisting with the administrative work in connection with the running of the kitchen, which includes, food ordering, maintaining stock control, completion of daily safety logs ensuring all the information is completed fully to the standards required by the trust.

Working knowledge of HACCP, and Health and Safety in a Catering environment.
Experience of working within an education environment, though this is not essential.
Good organisational ability.
Excellent hygiene and health & safety practices
First class communication skills
Knowledge of Government Nutritional Standards
The successful candidate will hold:

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
NVQ Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality or equivalent and be willing to work towards this.
The required availability for this role is Monday to Friday, 7.45 am to 2.00pm, to include a 30-minute unpaid break (when applicable).

The Nottingham Girls' Academy, part of the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT), based on the outskirts of Nottingham, provides 11-19 education for over 900 pupils. The academy, led by the Principal, David Tungate, has a clear vision for the future. Through high standards in teaching and pastoral care, they are determined that pupils are able to achieve great results and leave as confident, compassionate and articulate young women, with the skills to support them through the rest of their lives.

Research has shown that a single sex environment empowers girls to realise their potential and through the dedicated and specialist care on offer, the academy aims to support this through teaching focused solely upon the needs of girls. More information can be found here: https://www.nottinghamgirlsacademy.org/

In Return:

You can be assured that you will be joining a successful Multi Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed no matter what their background. The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce whether that be through ensuring a fair workload or offering access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance professional growth.

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