Catering Assistant

Part time Catering Assistant (10 hours per week)

Job Type- Permanent, Part-time (Term time only)

Hourly rate - £11.79 per hour

South East Stafford Academy Trust (SESAT) is a Multi-Academy Trust based in Stafford. SESAT is committed to working collaboratively to develop the strength of all schools across the MAT within a self-improving system. Led by inspirational and innovative leaders, who have a clear and relentless focus on sustained school improvement, we ensure that our outstanding education continually evolves to give our children the best possible start in life. This is driven by our shared belief of providing our children with a broad and exciting curriculum, with embedded values that enables them to thrive in our ever-changing society and to develop a life-long love of learning. Currently SESAT is made up of two large and highly successful primary schools: Barnfields Primary School and Leasowes Primary School. This has been verified by Ofsted, including the very recent inspection at Leasowes Primary School where a grading of outstanding has been achieved in all areas.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our catering team in our busy school kitchen at Leasowes Primary School. This role would suit a pro-active, experienced kitchen assistant and the emphasis will be on producing quality food, adhering to strict health and safety procedures.

We are looking for candidates that can demonstrate:

• Knowledge of practical cooking on a large scale
  
• Level 2 in food preparation is desired – although training will be provided
  
• Knowledge of food safety and Health & Safety in a kitchen
  
• Effective communication skills
  
• Ability to work well under pressure
  
  In return, you will be part of a dedicated, hardworking and highly professional team of teaching and support staff, who pride themselves on a supportive, well-organised and committed governing body.
  
  To apply for this post, please complete the attached application form.
  
  Applications should be emailed to
  
  

  Closing date for applications – 26th April 2024
  
  

  Interviews – Leasowes Primary School, Monday 29th April 2024
  
  

  SESAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
  
  

  This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting
  
  

  It is also subject to, where applicable, an overseas check on staff who have lived or worked overseas for a period of 3 months or more. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.
  
  

  SESAT is committed to adhering to General Data Protection Regulations implemented in May 2018.