Job Description

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?*

Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we'll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group - so there's never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Title: School Catering Assistant

Location: Belmont Primary School, Rossendale BB4 7LJ

Salary: 11,150.00 per annum (12.50 per hour)

Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a School Catering Assistant to join our close-knit team at Belmont Primary School, part of Acorn Education.

About the Role

We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant to assist with general food preparation and lunch delivery at our Secondary site to start as soon as possible. The successful candidate will be responsible for food preparation and supporting the Chef where required and ensuring food allergies/intolerances are considered.

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate will have experience and basic knowledge of food hygiene and food preparation skills.


Due to the environment, the successful candidate will be comfortable and understand the challenges when working in a special educational needs environment.

Key Responsibilities

To assist the Chef in general food preparation, this includes sandwiches, salads, jacket potatoes and specials. To help to maintain a high level of cleanliness and hygiene in all catering and dining areas across the three sites To assist serving pupils lunch and ensuring that all food safety regulations are met To clean preparation equipment, areas and utensils to a high standard in a speedy manner To ensure that any food allergies and/or intolerances are catered for To ensure that all equipment and materials are used in accordance with Health & Safety guidelines To ensure that company equipment is kept in good order and report any faulty tools or equipment to the Chef. Undertake other duties as requested by your Line Manager in line with the execution of your role

Essential Skills and Competencies

Experience of working in a catering environment would be preferable A clean and efficient approach to work Ability to work under own initiative on occasion as well as part of a team Ability to work in a fast paced environment Understanding of the challenges of working in a Special Educational Needs environment.

About Us

Belmont Primary School is an Independent School which offers boys aged between 5 - 11 years who have Social and Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) challenged and additional complex behaviours to access a tailored education that suits their needs.


We have a dedicated staff team who provide outstanding education and we understand that a lot of our students have been excluded from mainstream education and often have a very negative attitude toward school. As a team, we take an interest in their lives and help to nurture their learning.


Belmont Primary School is rated Ofsted GOOD and is situated in the picturesque Pennine Lancashire, Rossendale and is within commutable distance of Rawtenstall, Bury, Burnley and surrounding areas.


Acorn Education is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.


We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education?

We place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:

Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including:

A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit*

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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