Catering Assistant

King Edward VI Academy Spilsby is now recruiting for a Catering Assistant. You will be joining our amazing catering team who are cherished by our school community.

If you are open-minded, a team player with a ‘can do’ attitude and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

About the role

• Assist in the food preparation and general cooking tasks.
• Transportation and serving of all meals prepared by the canteen.
• Washing and general cleaning of pots and canteen area.
• Act in accordance with School policies and procedures and relevant legislation, particularly in relation to child protection and behaviour management.
• The duties of a cantering assistant are to act as a member of the team, supervising students during the lunch break and to sustain the welfare and safety of students, as directed by the operations manager/Catering Manager. You are expected to keep matters concerning staff and students confidential, and to refer matters when necessary to the SLT
• Organisation of the entry of the students into the dining room/hall.
• To provide positive and firm control by implementing the school discipline/behaviour policy.
• To set up the dining area and keeping the tables clean and clear of mess.
• Attend relevant INSET staff training sessions and other ad-hoc meetings.
• Supervise students in designated areas of the school.
• Undertake any other agreed tasks as may be determined from time to time within the general scope of the post.
• To undertake first aid training and be part of the first aid team within the school

20 HOURS/TERM TIME (39 WEEKS)

Salary & Benefits

• NJC02 £22,366 FTE per annum, £10,302 pro rata (20 hrs per week Mon – Fri term time only)
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Rewards and Recognition Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

• Able to communicate clearly, understand and follow instructions
• Experience of undertaking general food handling/cleaning duties
• Ability to have a flexible approach to hours and undertake all training requirements
• Enthusiasm
• Initiative and self-motivation
• Flexibility, creativity and ability to think laterally
• Stamina and a capacity for hard work

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust () mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing multi-academy trust in the country. Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 34 schools across the country, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas, our first All Through school and a special school which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please click 'here'.

Please note we do not accept CVs without a completed application form.

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.