Catering Assistants

At our organization, we are deeply committed to fostering a supportive and rewarding working environment that prioritizes the health and well-being of our staff. We provide a safe and inclusive workplace where healthy lifestyle choices are encouraged, and mental health is openly supported. As part of this commitment, we have signed the 'Mindful Employer' and the 'Charter for Employers who are Positive about Mental Health,' ensuring that our team thrives in a positive, healthy, and stigma-free environment.

Numeracy and literacy sufficient to carry out the job tasks.

-Willingness to undertake training as required.

-Must be able to communicate clearly with staff, students and visitors.

-An understanding of the importance of health and hygiene.

-Basic Knowledge of food preparation.

-Understanding of Hygiene/Health and Safety.

-Ability to work well in a team.

-Evidence of regular attendance at work.

-Good rapport with children and young people.

-Must be capable of remaining calm under pressure.

-Sensitivity to the needs of colleagues and customers.

Also:

• A flexible approach to working, an ability and willingness to travel to various locations.


• An understanding of, and commitment to, Equal Opportunities, and the ability to apply this to work and day-to-day situations.


• Must satisfy relevant pre-employment checks. This post will involve contact with vulnerable groups (children, young people and/or adults) and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This exemption means that applicants for this post are required to declare all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands and bind-overs both spent and unspent in their application, regardless of the passage of time.


Factors not already covered:

-Must be able to perform all duties and tasks with reasonable adjustment, where appropriate, in accordance with the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.

Desirable:

- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.

- Basic understanding of food hygiene and Health and Safety regulations.

- School meals or other industrial catering experience.