Kitchen/Catering Assistant
Eastbrook School
Barking and Dagenham
- New
- Quick apply
- Salary:
- Scale 2 Pt 3-4 (Hourly Rate £14.37-£14.59)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 30 August 2024
Job overview
Catering Assistant
Working Monday to Friday term time only, between 20 and 35 hours per week (up to 7 hours per day) working between the hours of 07.00 and 16.00. Shifts to be confirmed at interview to suit the needs of the individual and school.
Salary: Scale 2 (Pt 3-4)
Commencing: As soon as possible
We are looking for motivated and passionate Kitchen Assistants who will be at the heart of our school, working as part of our catering team delivering an outstanding food provision across the school. You will join a team that takes a real pride in what they do and who are passionate about providing outstanding service. To meet the needs of the whole school community.
Your key responsibilities will include:
• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our students & staff
• Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness of the kitchen and surrounding areas
• Ensuring the correct use of all machinery and equipment at all times
• Assisting with the loading or unloading of deliveries and storing away
• Representing the school and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations
The ideal candidate will:
• Demonstrate an ability to manage pressure, prioritise tasks and communicate effectively at all levels
• Be an excellent team player
• Have a committed and organised approach
• Have a desire to succeed in your role
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Be flexible to work occasional out of hours school events, you will be paid for working these
• Demonstrate Exceptional timekeeping and reliability
Benefits:
• On site parking
• Professional Development opportunities
• A supportive and friendly work environment
Eastbrook School is a whole through school in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, with a welldeserved reputation for academic excellence and a supportive professional environment
About Eastbrook School
Eastbrook School is an Ofsted rated Good, all-through school in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham and is part of the Barking Abbey family. Founded in 1933, Eastbrook has a well-established history of serving the local community, with many generations of families attending as students and even joining as staff. The primary school opened in 2016 and is growing in size year on year. The secondary school transferred into new, state of the art buildings in 2017, benefitting from purpose-built specialist learning environments with industry level resources.
Leadership:
Executive Headteacher: Mr Tony Roe
Headteacher Primary: Mr Evan Hollows
Headteacher Secondary: Mr Jamie Gibson
Values and Vision:
Our curriculum is built around our Primary Virtues: Curiosity, Perseverance, Teamwork, Gratitude, Kindness and our Secondary PROUD habits: Principled, Resilient, Open, Understanding and Disciplined. We are a School of Character, which allows students to build and demonstrate these habits through a full and rounded educational experience.
Eastbrook School promotes a student-centred, progress focused ethos within a welcoming and supportive community. At Eastbrook, we believe that a truly outstanding school is one that enables all students to achieve their best. One where academic attainment is high and the academic progress of individuals is maximised. It is a place where all students acquire the character habits that lead to success in school and university, in work and life beyond.
Staff deliver an inclusive and challenging curriculum, with regular and robust assessment, and outstanding pastoral care.
Further Information:
The proportion of students who speak English as an additional language or come from minority ethnic groups is high. The proportion of children who are eligible for the Pupil Premium is well above average. The Pupil Premium is additional funding given to schools for children in specific groups, including those in the care of the local authority and those known to be eligible for free school meals.
The school is a dynamic and exciting place to work, with passionate, hardworking and supportive staff. The school is led by a supportive and committed Leadership Team and Governing Body, who understands the importance of staff well-being, high-quality continued professional development and workload management.
Contact Us:
Eastbrook School
Dagenham Road
Dagenham, Essex RM10 7UR
Tel: 020 3780 3609
Email: office@eastbrookschool.org
Getting Here:
Ample onsite parking is available.
The nearest tube station is Dagenham East on the District Line.
Bus routes 174 stopping outside and 103 nearby.
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