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LEO Academy Trust is looking to appoint general Catering Assistant to work within our kitchen at Cheam Fields Primary Academy over the lunchtime period (11:45 - 13:45).
The successful candidate will be willing and capable of working flexibly and adjusting to a variety of duties. You will provide general catering support in our thriving and friendly school. This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of an established team and to bring high standards of catering to our Trust.
We can offer you a competitive hourly wage, uniform and access to high quality continual professional development.
You will:
- Have experience of working and dealing with people.
- Be able to follow both verbal and written instructions e.g. menus, guidelines.
- Hold a Food Hygiene qualification or be willing to train.
- Be willing and capable of working flexibly and adjusting to a variety of workplace duties and hours.
- Be capable of moderate physical activity e.g. lifting saucepans and boxes of produce, standing for long periods, putting up and taking down dining tables
- Be able to use catering equipment safely and correctly.
- Be able to adhere to the Trust’s policies and procedures including health & safety and hygiene procedures.
- Be polite, courteous and friendly towards colleagues and pupils.
- Be able to work as part of a team and maintain good relationships with colleagues.
- Be able to work under pressure and respond to changing needs.
- Be willing to undertake further training if required.
- Be capable and willing to work using your own initiative.
LEO Academy Trust champions continuous professional development and delivers a programme of in house CPD including. We also work with a range of partners to offer accessible training for all staff including e-learning, a CPD website and face to face workshops.
We believe in the importance of succession planning, and that we are well placed to support you in your next challenge. We offer opportunities to work across different academies within the Trust, and a commitment to promotion opportunities, encouraging ‘home grown’ talent.
Informal conversations are welcomed with the Trust Catering Manager. Please contact the Trust’s dedicated HR Team on 020 8066 7130 (option 1015) or via email at .
All candidates should detail in either the statement of suitability or application form how you meet the aspects of the person specification for the role - please see the job description and person specification on our website.
You should describe your suitability against the person specification and ensure that you cover all essential criteria (if not marked as essential, please assume all are essential), by providing evidence and examples of proven experience.
- LEO Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please read about our commitment to safeguarding as well as other important information in our candidate guide, which can be found on our website.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £6,547.00 per year
Expected hours: 10 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- Catering: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: HR Form #771
Expected start date: 01/09/2025
