Job Description

PURPOSE OF JOB Working in a close, inter-dependent team environment to provide efficient and effective, responsive catering support to the academy, ensuring that staff and students are offered bespoke menu options to complement and further the educational aims of the Trust MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Catering o Assist and operate within the kitchen during daily food production and service on allocated tasks as per daily menu supplied, ensuring proper standards of presentation and correct economical use of materials and equipment. o Washing up and the safe and correct cleaning of the kitchen premises and equipment. o Clearing the dining area including sweeping, mopping floors and moving light furniture. o Serve meals as requested while being responsive to customer preferences. o Assist in providing, and transporting, refreshments for staff, visitors, Governors and Trustees. o To assist in paperwork and stock control. o Removal of rubbish and leftovers. o Be aware of the importance of Food Hygiene and undertake any necessary action to ensure the safety of food provided to staff and students o Report equipment, maintenance problems and energy leaks to line manager. o Assist the Catering Manager with termly menu planning and ordering. o Assist in appropriate stowing away of provisions after bulk deliveries. 2. Health and Safety o To complete all required Academy Health and Safety checks and ensure that all records are kept up to date in compliance with the academy policy for, o machinery including servicing and inspection o Storage and use of foodstuffs and ingredients o To help train other staff in aspects of Health and Safety o Attend all essential health and safety training courses as determined by the management of the Trust. o Report Trust-wide Health and Safety issues to Multi-Site Caretaker/Catering Manager o To record all accidents and near-misses in accordance with academy policy 2 o Draw attention of Multi-Site Caretaker er/catering manager to any repairs and maintenance work required. Person Specification COMPETENCY ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ASSESSMENT QUALIFICATIONS Good Level of Education Recognised qualification in Food and Hygiene KNOWLEDGE Good standards of hygiene Manual handling, Safe use of machinery and/or equipment, COSHH, First Aid and Hygiene Practice EXPERIENCE Experience of food preparation Working in a school environment SKILLS & ABILITIES Good organisation and communication skills OTHER Share CWAT values Awareness of and commitment to Equality & Diversity Willing to travel and work flexibly Desire to develop and undertake training as required MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - OTHER 3. Other Duties o Prioritise workload as directed by the Multi-Site Caretaker / Catering Manager. o Carry out reasonable instructions of the Multi-Site Caretaker / Catering Manager. o To maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of Trust related matters and to prevent disclosure of confidential and sensitive information. o Undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility as may be required from time to time. o To work within and encourage the Trust's Equal Opportunity policy and contribute to diversity policies and programmes in relation to discriminatory behaviour. o To promote the safeguarding of children. o To carry out duties in accordance with the Trust's values, mission and vision. o Attend INSET, appropriate training and relevant meetings as required and participate in the Trust's staff performance. Carry out all duties and responsibilities with reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and any other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work and to co-operate fully with the Trust in health and safety matters. 3 Note: This JD is not a comprehensive statement of procedures and tasks but sets out the main expectations of the Trust in relation to the post holder's professional responsibilities and duties. The duties of this post may vary from time to time, as required by the Line Manager, without changing their general character or the level of responsibility entailed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 23,797.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Childcare Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free fitness classes Free flu jabs Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Referral programme Sick pay
Physical Setting:

School
Work days:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 27/06/2025
Reference ID: Catering Assistant-Stoke Poges