Job Description

MAPLE VIEW SCHOOL - NEW VACANCY

CATERING ASSISTANT - 10 hours per week

MONDAY to FRIDAY 11.30am to 1.30pm, TERM TIME ONLY

12.24 per hour

Maple View School opened in June 2020 and is an aspirational specialist school in the SENAD Group portfolio for children with moderate to severe learning difficulties, aged 6 to 16 years. The school offers fully individualised and inclusive education and residential care for up to 18 pupils. The school is located close to Derby City Centre and is easily accessible by public transport.

We're now looking to add to our all-important catering team in order to give pupils the highest standards of food, great choice and excellent hygiene standards:

You will:

Ensure high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the food preparation and service areas at all times

paying attention to the Food Safety and Health and Safety regulations.

To ensure waste is removed from catering facility and safely disposed of.

Assist in the preparation of basic foods.

To comply with SENAD Group and functions Schools policies.

To help raise the profile of nutritious school food with the pupils and carers

You will assist the Cook in the preparation, cooking and presentation of all meal services at the required times, and to provide the young people, staff and guests with quality wholesome meals and snacks in accordance with the menu cycle.

All school rules and operational standards must be respected at all times

This vacancy is open to internal and external candidates.

Please visit

www.senadgroup.com/careers

for more details on the role and to complete an online application

Closing date for applications:

9am Monday 11th August 2025

Maple View School and The SENAD Group is committed to safeguarding those in our care - the successful candidate will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to thorough background checks including online checks.

The SENAD Group is dedicated to equality of opportunity in all areas of work, education and care.

Maple View School, 305A Prince Charles Avenue, Mackworth, Derby DE22 4LL

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.24 per hour

Expected hours: 10 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Sick pay Store discount
Physical Setting:

School
Shift:

Day shift
Work days:

Monday to Friday
Experience:

Catering: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 10/08/2025
Reference ID: CA/MV