Casual Catering Assistant

Job Description

As and when needed, Term-Time Only.

Scale 2, Points 2-3

£11.79 - 11.98 Per hour

We have a vacancy for a Catering Assistant to join our small, friendly catering team.

Duties will include:

· Setting up dining hall ready for service and clearing away ready for the commencement of the afternoon school session.

· To assist in the preparation, cooking and serving of food.

· Maintaining the workflow within the school kitchen with particular regard to washing up during and after service.

· Correct usage of kitchen equipment in line with current guidelines.

· Ability to undertake all aspects of cleaning (light and heavy) under the direction of the Catering Manager, adhering to current guidelines with regard to health & safety, cleanliness and hygiene.

· Flexibility to cover additional hours if required and a willingness to undertake relevant training.

· The postholder is expected to have a responsible attitude and good self-presentation.

We can offer you:

· A warm, welcoming environment where the focus is on developing and nurturing a lifelong love of learning.

· A team of fantastic teachers and support staff who are committed to school improvement and achievement for all.

Closing Date: Sunday 3rd Novemeber 2024
Interview Date: TBC

Information about the School

St Leonard's C of E Primary School admits Infant and Junior Boys and Girls aged to 4 to 11.

The admissions limit is 45 pupil per year group.

In November 2013, we became part of the Diocese of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust.

Southminster Primary School is one of four schools in the Dengie Hundred forming part of The Diocese of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust. The Vine Schools Trust is a growing academy Trust currently serving twenty-three schools across the diocese.

It is our aim to help our schools deliver, within a Christian context, the best educational, spiritual, physical, social and emotional outcomes for children and their families. This is achieved through a range of partnerships, including schools, each local community, churches and our Multi-Academy Trust.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to a successful enhanced DBS check and additional pre- employment checks. A full job description and person specification, our Privacy Notice and our Recruitment & Selection Policy Statement are attached.

If you are interested in this post, please email any questions or your completed application form to lucie.mead@dcvst.org If you would like to arrange a visit to the school please call our office on 01621 772732.

Information about the School

Southminster C of E Primary School is located about 3 miles from Burnham on Crouch and 10 miles southeast from Maldon. St Leonard's Church is located in the centre of the town and lies close to Southminster C of E Primary School. The school enjoys a close relationship with the church. At Southminster School we all work together to recognise individual needs and support every child. We firmly believe that collective worship is an integral part of our community and through it, our children develop spiritually, morally and socially. Our class teachers are supported by an experienced team of Teaching Assistants who also take on additional responsibilities within the school together with an efficient and dedicated team of administrative staff.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.