Job Description

School: Parkwood Academy

Position: Catering Assistant

Contract: Permanent

Hours per week: 16 hours per week (38 weeks - Term time only)

Scale: 2 Point 3-4 (Depending on experience)

Actual Salary: £8,668.34 to £8,804.35 (Depending on experience)

Application Closes: Wednesday 5th February 2025 Midday

Interview Date: Wednesday 12th February 2025

Parkwood Academy is nestled in the heart of Melbourne Road, Chelmsford and is a thriving primary school within the South Essex Academy Trust (SEAT), a dynamic network of schools that champion collaboration and mutual support. SEAT is a multi-academy trust comprising a family of primary schools that actively work together to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and staff.

We are seeking a Catering Assistant to join their friendly Catering Team. Working alongside the Catering Manager you will be required to carry out general kitchen duties, such as preparing food, serving, washing up and cleaning. Experience of working in a school kitchen would be desirable but is not essential. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated and enthusiastic person who enjoys using their own initiative.

The successful candidate will be required to work 16 hours per week, Monday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and Tuesday to Friday 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.

We would be delighted to hear from you if you have:

· A commitment to high standards of hygiene and cleanliness.

· Experience in food preparation and cleaning and serving customers.

· Ability to maintain a high standard of personal and general cleanliness and hygiene to comply with statutory and school regulations.

· Experience of serving customers at the counter/hatch or from a trolley or kiosk as required.

· The ability to overcome communication barriers and build rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

· An understanding of the importance of social and emotional well-being and a commitment to nurturing a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

· Effective organisational and interpersonal skills,enabling you to manage tasks efficiently and collaborate effectively with colleagues.

· The ability to work independently and take initiative,taking pride in your work and consistently seeking opportunities to contribute to the team's success.

· The ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain composure in challenging situations.

What we can offer you:

· Engaged and enthusiastic pupils who are 'proud to belong' to our school and enjoy learning in a stimulating environment.

· A forward thinking, proactive Trust that is dedicated to the success of its pupils and staff.

· A dynamic and collaborative team of leadership who are dedicated and committed to the success of pupils and staff alike.

· Access to ongoing training empowering you to grow and excel in your role.

· An additional week's holiday in October resulting in a 2-week break during this term.

· A comprehensive Employee Assistance programme available to all employees, providing you with the support you need whenever you need it.

Take the Next Step:

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the office team directly at 01245 354605, to schedule an appointment. We hope to meet you.

We encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience as we reserve the right to close this job opportunity early.

Parkwood Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS certification and references.

As part of the South Essex Academy Trust we are an equal opportunities employer.

How to apply:

If you would like to apply for this position, please click on the 'apply for this vacancy' button to complete our application form. Once completed please send to recruitment@seacademytrust.co.uk along with your Recruitment Monitoring Information form.

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Please take care to complete the application in full as incomplete applications will not be considered.

Information about the School

Nestled in the heart of Melbourne Drive, Chelmsford, Parkwood Academy is a thriving primary school within the South Essex Academy Trust (SEAT), a dynamic network of schools that champion collaboration and mutual support. SEAT is a multi-academy trust comprising a family of primary schools that actively work together to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and staff.