Job Description

ABOUT THE WORTHGATE SCHOOL

The Worthgate School offers an outstanding international pre-university educational experience to students aged 13+ from all over the world. Students study for GCSEs, A levels and University Foundation Programmes, and preparing for admission to universities across the country and elsewhere. We pride ourselves on our approach to teaching and learning, with small class sizes and an informal atmosphere ensuring that students are treated as individuals and build great relationships with staff.

JOB OVERVIEW

We are currently recruiting for a Catering Assistant to join our Catering Department on a full-time basis working 40 hours per week over a 2 week shift pattern; you will be required to work every other weekend. Please note, this is

not

a term-time role only. The position is a varied role, and perfect for an individual who has prior kitchen/catering experience looking to progress their skill set, and gain further knowledge and experience within the industry. Typical daily duties will involve the cleaning of the canteen and kitchen to a high standard, assisting chefs with food preparation, in addition to the making of sandwiches & baguettes for the coffee bar and front of house service to our staff and students.


Additional responsibilities include but are by no means limited to:


Maintaining the high level of hygiene standards throughout the catering establishment

Ensuring fridge & freezer temperatures are recorded are in line with food safety regulations


Adhering to Health & Safety standards ensuring the safety of staff and students at all times


Ensure all issues in the day to day running of the kitchen are reported to the Head Chef



The post holder will have the ultimate responsibility for all the above functions. He or she will need to possess a caring attitude and a good sense of customer service. An ability to work using one's own initiative as well as being a good team player is a pre-requisite. Experience gained within a residential environment would be of use.


Please note the above is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and a full job description is available upon request.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledge of basic food Hygiene training is desirable Previous experience with COSHH training is desirable An NVQ in catering is desirable, but not essential, as full training is offered to the right candidate. Basic Knowledge of food allergies Understands others' development needs and seeks opportunities to provide support Creates an open and supportive team environment Problem-solving abilities Meets deadlines and is able to be flexible when situations demand Demonstrates a capability to balance competing demands

BENEFITS

Cycle to work Scheme

Tech Scheme


Car Scheme

Free flu vaccine through Healthshield


Free eye tests


Financial wellbeing support via WageStream

Employee Assistance Programme

Group income protection


GP24: GP Access for all


Health Cash Plan

Death in Service

Long service awards

Employee referral scheme


Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

ABOUT CATS GLOBAL SCHOOLS (CGS)

CATS Global Schools is a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers. With a history dating back to 1899, but a focus on the future, our group brings together 16 institutions comprising independent boarding schools, an Arts University College, English language schools and a variety of summer programmes in the UK, US, Canada, and China.





Each year, we provide 18,000 students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future. We are dedicated to academic excellence and our students benefit from our well-developed links to over 40 top global universities.



We create a positive learning environment where every student is empowered to make a contribution to shape their world. This is made possible because of the commitment of our pioneering, persevering people who do the very best for our students.

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY

We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values Pioneering, Persevering, People We pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools and employer of choice for all.

SAFEGUARDING

CGS is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people. As such, appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks which may include social media.