Kitchen Assistant

An opportunity has arisen for a friendly, enthusiastic and skilled kitchen assistant to join our rapidly growing and forward thinking trust catering service based at Alvaston Moor Academy, Derby.

This role involves catering for a large secondary school producing over 600 meals per day. The post holder will work under the supervision of the Kitchen Manager to ensure that a top quality, efficient and effective catering service, and dining experience is provided at the Trust for students, staff, visitors and external hire.

You don’t need to have worked in a school setting but must have some catering experience, along with a “can do” attitude, to work in this fun but fast-paced environment.

Hours of work: Permanent, part-time, 30 hours per week, term time only.

Archway Learning Trust, previously Bluecoat Academies Trust was formed in April 2014 as a result of the very long and successful history of Bluecoat Academy. We welcomed three further secondary schools in Derby to the Trust in 2021 and opened Bluecoat Trent Academy, a secondary Free School in Nottingham in September 2021.

The Trust now comprises of Bluecoat Aspley Academy, Bluecoat Sixth Form, Bluecoat Wollaton Academy, Bluecoat Beechdale Academy, Bluecoat Primary Academy, The Nottingham Emmanuel School and Sixth Form, Bluecoat Trent Academy, The Long Eaton School, Lees Brook Academy, Alvaston Moor Academy and the Bluecoat SCITT Alliance (School Centred Initial Teacher Training).

In return, we can offer:

• Archway benefits to include shopping discounts and competitions
• A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice
• Access to generous pension scheme
• Access to discounted travel schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Comprehensive training and support
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Free flu vaccine
• Access to e-learning and development

So, if you have the skills and you’re looking for a role which fits around your family life enjoy working with children, apply now!

How to find out more

For more information about Archway Learning Trust and the vacancy, please visit our website via the apply button.

We would encourage you to refer to the job description and person specification, demonstrating your suitability for the role.

Closing date: 9.00am on Thursday, 24th October 2024.

Interview date: w/c 28th October 2024.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check, Barred List check, the receipt of satisfactory references and any other statutory checks that are required for the post. We are an equal opportunities employer.