Catering Assistant - Herons Dale

Salary

£13,500 - £13,712 per annum pro rata calculated from part time hours and term time only

Contract Type

Permanent, Term Time Only (39 weeks which includes 5 cleaning days)

Working Pattern

Part time, 23.75 hours per week (Monday to Friday 09.15am - 2.00pm)

Location

Herons Dale School, Hawkins Crescent, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6TN

We're looking for a Catering Assistant to join us at Herons Dale School, supporting pupils by preparing healthy, nutritious food and encouraging valuable life skills along the way.

Your role as a Catering Assistant goes beyond just preparing homemade meals. You will also create a welcoming atmosphere and provide exceptional service, using your friendly and approachable nature to make sure students feel valued and cared for at mealtimes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operation of the kitchen including preparation, cooking, and cleaning to the required standards, ensuring hygiene and safety measures are maintained.
• Thriving in busy environment and support colleagues to maintain high professional standards.
• This is an active role, which includes regularly lifting, moving, and handling large equipment.
• Follow written documentation for Health & Safety and Food Safety legislation and business requirements.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Experience in catering with good customer service, including strong written and verbal communication.
• Good at communicating and can connect well with children and staff.
• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate, or an understanding of Food Safety.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Experience with Health & Safety procedures in a commercial setting.
• An understanding for the differing needs of young people with special educational needs.
• A genuine passion for promoting healthy and balanced eating.

Benefits

• Term Time Only (TTO) contract - 39 weeks in school terms plus an additional 5 cleaning days.
• Excellent work-life balance with evenings, weekends, and bank holidays off.
• Supportive and welcoming team environment.
• Local government pension scheme.
• Family and maternity, paternity, dependency, and adoption leave.
• Wide range of discounts giving staff access to hundreds of offers - groceries, travel, cinema, leisure, and the opportunity to save over £1,000 a year through West Sussex Choices benefits platform.
• Training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring.
• Health and wellbeing benefits - access to Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders, and voluntary health cash plans.

Additional Information

The reference number for this role is CPP01379.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to right to work within the UK, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, and health check.

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