Are you passionate about providing delicious, nutritious meals in a vibrant school setting? Ivy Education Trust is looking for a friendly, dedicated Catering Assistant to support our team in Teignmouth.

Catering Assistant
Teignmouth, TQ14 9HZ

Full time, (37.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year)
Permanent position
£12.26 per hour + holiday pay (FTE £23,656 p.a. pro rata)

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

Ivy Education Trust is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment across all of our schools. Our mission is to inspire students by offering a broad, balanced, and ambitious curriculum that helps them achieve their highest potential.

We believe in celebrating each school s unique character while ensuring a high-quality education is accessible to all. If you share our vision, join us in helping students dream big, aim high, and accomplish more than they thought possible.

The Role

As a Catering Assistant, you ll play a key role in the preparation, cooking, presentation, and service of healthy food and beverages for students and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare, cook, and serve meals to high standards of quality and hygiene
Ensure compliance with food safety, health and safety, and quality assurance procedures
Assist with catering for special functions outside of regular hours as needed
Monitor food temperatures and quality before serving
Report equipment faults and maintenance needs promptly
Follow school security protocols, including securing entrances and exits as needed
Comply with child protection and confidentiality policies, reporting any concerns

Benefits

Joining Ivy Education Trust means becoming part of a supportive, inclusive community. In addition to a rewarding work environment, you ll enjoy:

Term-time only schedule
Staff EAP Scheme: Access a range of clinically robust counselling options, including telephone, online, and face-to-face sessions.
Comprehensive Support: Receive financial, legal, and practical support from qualified professionals on a range of personal issues.
Wellbeing Resources
Annual Flu Jab
Employee Cycle Scheme
Free Onsite Parking

The Ideal Candidate

We re looking for a motivated team player with a passion for excellent service and a positive attitude. The ideal candidate will have the following:

Experience in catering, a restaurant, or a school setting
Friendly and polite demeanour with a focus on customer service
Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines
Keen attention to cleanliness and detail
Catering NVQ qualification (desirable)
First aid training (or willingness to complete it)
Knowledge of health and safety procedures for kitchen equipment

If you re enthusiastic about contributing to this vibrant school community, we'd love to hear from you!

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click apply today andyou will be directed to the company website where you will be able to submit an application form.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Closing Date: Monday 11th November 2024

Ivy Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All employees are expected to undergo Disclosure and Barring and employment checks.

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Other suitable skills and experience include School Cook, Kitchen Assistant, Food Service Worker, Cafeteria Assistant, Culinary Assistant, Food Preparation Worker, School Food Assistant, Food Handler, Line Cook, Dietary Aide

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