Kitchen Assistant
St Helena School
Essex
- £9,742 - £9,895 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Local Government Pay Scale 2
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 11 December 2024
Job overview
ST HELENA SCHOOL
KITCHEN ASSISTANT
Pay Range: Local Government Pay Scale 2
Actual Salary from: £9,742 - £9,895 (Points 3 - 4)
Start Date: ASAP
The Role
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and practical Kitchen Assistant to join our well-established and successful team. The successful applicants will ideally have previous catering experience, be flexible, proactive and have a sound knowledge of Food Hygiene, Health and Safety and safe working practices.
- This role is 17.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus non-pupil days).
- Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
- The preparation and simple cooking of food & beverages.
- Serving customers at the counter/hatch.
- To undertake all aspects of cleaning equipment, fixtures and fittings, cooking utensils, cutlery, glassware etc. as directed.
- During service times, to ensure that tables and counters are as clean as reasonably practicable and adequately stocked.
(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).
We're looking for you if you have:
- The ability to be a team player
- Possess excellent organisational skills and have an eye for detail.
- Have the ability to remain calm under pressure
- Have a warm, approachable manner.
Why work for The Sigma Trust, St Helena School?
We can offer you:
- A Competitive Salary
- Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
- Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships
- Employee Benefits: Perkbox, Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership at selected local gyms
Employee benefits include:
- Excellent pension scheme
- A Health Cash Plan
- Free membership to Perkbox, offering discounts and savings
- Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Eye care plan
- Annual free flu vaccination
- Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms
- Discounted cinema tickets
- Eligible for Blue Light Card
Additional Information:
For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk
To Apply
To apply for this post, please follow the URL link provided below:
Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and any CV’s and accompanying covering letters will be disregarded. A Notes for Applicants document is attached for further information.
- Closing date: Midnight, Wednesday 11th December 2024
- Interviews will take place during the week beginning Monday 16th December 2024
The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.
The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision ‘To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’, where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.
Attached documents
About St Helena School
Headteacher’s Welcome
At St Helena School, our desire is to provide exciting opportunities, tailored for our young people. Through collective learning, we create a legacy for those who follow.
Working with parents, Governors and wider partners, enables every student to be known, contribute to our community and fulfil their ambitions. We have the privilege and great responsibility to develop tolerant, respectful citizens who will leave us with the tools to be a success and make the world a better place.
The importance of educating the whole child is reflected in our rich and broad extra-curricular offer. We provide opportunity to craft life-long memories. Students are encouraged to take part in trips, visits and activities throughout their time with us to feed cultural, sporting and creative appetites.
A prospectus can only give you a flavour of life at St Helena School. We welcome you to visit our school, to see our teaching facilities, and more importantly, to feel the inclusive, vibrant and purposeful culture our young people create.
Safeguarding
The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.
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