Job Description

Philip Morant School and College

Catering Assistant

Pay Range: Local Government Scale 2

Working hours: 10:30am to 2:30pm Monday to Friday

Actual Salary from: £10,536 - £10,711 per annum (Point 3-4)

Start Date: ASAP

The Role

We are seeking an outstanding individual to join our Catering Team

• This post is 20 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus non-pupil days).
• The working pattern will be 10:30am - 2:30pm Monday to Friday

Our team pride themselves on producing high quality food to 1400 students a day. The standard of food quality is very high and students and staff praise the service they receive. We are looking for an individual who can work effectively in a busy, hard working environment, be part of a strong and dedicated team and will take pride in delivering the best school food in Colchester.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• The preparation and simple cooking of food and beverages.
• Serving customers at the counter/hatch or from a trolley or kiosk, as required.

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

We're looking for you if you have:

• Experience of the preparation, cooking and service of food and beverages to the required standard
• Knowledge of health and safety, and food hygiene regulations Ability to maintain a high standard of personal and general cleanliness and hygiene to comply with statutory and school regulations
• Good working knowledge and ability to follow menu and recipes agreed

Why work for The Sigma Trust, Philip Morant School and College School?

We can offer you:

• A Competitive Salary
• Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
• Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships

Employee benefits include:

• Excellent pension scheme
• A Health Cash Plan
• Free membership to Perkbox, offering discounts and savings
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye care plan
• Annual free flu vaccination
• Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms
• Discounted cinema tickets

Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.

Additional Information:

For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk

To Apply

To apply for this post, please follow the URL link provided below:

https://careers.sigmatrust.org.uk/Apply/U2l64ccenbWEgQXBwbGljYXRpb24gRm9ybSBOb3ZlbWJlciAyMDIzfDQxfDYxMzk4OXwxfHxGYWxzZXwyMTIyfDM0MjY5ODJ8MA%3d%3d?i=2AwykWzBABE%3d

Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and any CV's and accompanying covering letters will be disregarded. A Notes for Applicants document is attached for further information.

• Closing date: Midnight, Thursday 3rd October
• Interviewing will take place week commencing: 7th October 2024

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision 'To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts', where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.

Information about the School

We are a large secondary school in Colchester and also enjoy a thriving Sixth Form College. We are a popular School with waiting lists for every year and are proud of our strong academic record. We have an excellent and enthusiastic staff led by a strong senior leadership team and we work hard to provide an environment where every student is valued and their varying needs met. Our pastoral care is based upon a highly successful house system and ensures support both for students and parents.

Safeguarding The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.