Job Description

Job Role: Catering Assistant/Porter

Contract type: Part-time, permanent

Hours: 15 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus inset days)

Pattern: Monday - Friday 9.30am - 2.30pm

Salary: Scale 2 Point 3 - 4, £22737 - £23114 FTE (Actual Salary: £8245 - £8489)

Closing date: Noon on Friday 18th October 2024

Start date: Immediate

We have an exciting opportunity for two enthusiastic catering assistants to join our busy in house catering team here at Roding Valley High School. You will be working alongside our existing experienced catering team to deliver the highest standards of food quality and service at all times. The role is a varied one which includes a level or porterage including washing up and transporting food to various serving points. A commitment to a high standard of hygiene, the ability to work with heavy equipment as well as the ability to work as part of a team are essential. Previous experience of catering or kitchen work is desirable, although training will be given for the right candidate.

We can offer:

a friendly and supportive working environment
a comprehensive induction programme and the opportunity to engage in further professional development
full training and support
cycle to work Scheme
freshly made food on-site delivered through our excellent canteen facilities
You will be joining a great school with enthusiastic and dedicated leaders at senior and middle leadership levels and a commitment to the professional development of staff. RVHS is keen to embrace an approach that is centred on teaching and learning and academic attainment for our students. RVHS is an 11-18 school in Essex, that enjoys a strong reputation in the local area and benefits from excellent transport links, including being adjacent to Loughton tube station (Central Line). For further information see the website www.rodingvalley.net For further information please contact recruitment@rodingvalley.net.

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to:

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;
Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.
As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted.  This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. In line with recommended practice the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.

Information about the School

Roding Valley High School is a successful 11-18 school in Loughton and is part of The Chelmsford Learning Partnership. Currently catering for around 1400 pupils, this school boasts an excellent local reputation and fantastic facilities which provide an excellent working and learning environment. The school was graded “good” with outstanding features at the last Ofsted.