Huish Education Services - Part Time Catering Assistant

Huish Education Services are a subsidiary company of Richard Huish Trust and provide the catering services across the Trust schools.

We are looking to appoint a reliable, enthusiastic, and flexible Catering Assistant to join the team at our fabulous facility based at either Nerrols Primary School and Lyngford Park Primary School in Taunton. As part of the Team, your main duties will be to prepare and cook food as directed by the Service Manager.

This role would include

·      Preparing and cooking food to the agreed menus

·      Completion of logs for allergens, temperature, food prep, food transportation, cleaning and wastage

·      Ensuring the service areas are clean and tidy

·      Ensuring health and safety regulations and the company food hygiene procedures are always adhered to

·      To assist in the delivery of the service to other Trust schools as required

A level 1 certificate in food preparation and cooking, experience of high standards within a food service environment in a commercial or similar environment, excellent customer service skills and an ability to work flexibly are all essential for this role. A clean driving licence is also required as there will be an occasional requirement to deliver food to other schools within Richard Huish Trust.

·      Hours of work: 30 hours per week, term time only 39 weeks per year

·      Working pattern: 09:00 – 15:00 Monday to Friday

·      Salary: £22,071 FTE per annum, Actual salary for 30 hours, term time only £15,306 (£11.44 per hour).

·      Start date: ASAP

·      Closing date for applications: 9am 6th January 2025

To apply for this position, please complete the online application form and use the supporting statement box to explain how your values, knowledge, experience, skills and abilities meet the requirements of the Job Description.

Please provide a full employment history since leaving education and explain any gaps in your employment history and include dates. CVs and incomplete application forms will not be accepted.

Huish Education Services (HES) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

These posts require a criminal background check via the disclosure procedure.

We actively promote equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

As part of the shortlisting, Huish Education Services (HES) may undertake an online search in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance

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