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Catering Assistant Required: February 2025
Salary Range: Scale 1 Point 2 16 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 10:30-13:30, Friday 09:30-13:30 Actual pro rata salary: £8,809, including fringe allowance
An opportunity has arisen at Laindon Park Primary School & Nursery for a Catering Assistant to join our school. The Governing Body are seeking to appoint a proactive and reliable member of staff to join our existing Catering Team. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, confident and enjoy working in a team. Your role will include preparation and simple cooking under instruction and serving the pupils, as well as washing up.
We are looking for someone who has:
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Level 2 Food Safety - not essential as training will be given
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Able to assist with the preparation of meals in accordance with our menus under the guidance of the Catering Manager
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Have allergen awareness - not essential as training will be given
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Be flexible and able to use own initiative as well as work as a team
You will be expected to:
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Ensure the kitchen is clean and tidy at all times
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Serve lunch to the children
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Undertake training as required
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Work in collaboration with other colleagues
Why Join Us?
At Laindon Park Primary School & Nursery, we pride ourselves on offering:
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A welcoming and dedicated team of friendly, experienced, and hardworking staff
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Opportunities to grow within a highly effective Multi Academy Trust.
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A wide range of employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives, including Benenden Healthcare
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A commitment to your ongoing professional development and career progression.