Catering Assistant

**Organisation**
- Schools

**Directorate**
- Secondary Schools

**Service Area**
- Wellspring Academy Trust

**Hours**
- 10 hours per week 11am until 1pm, Term time plus 2 additional weeks (40 weeks per year)

**Number of Jobs**
- 1

**Location(s)**
- Across Kirklees

**Position type**
- Permanent

**Grade**
- Grade 2 SCP 2

**Salary**
- £23,656 FTE Actual £ 5,717.28 Hourly rate £12.30

**Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of **Wellspring Academy Trust**

**Advert HR2A**

**Post Title**:Catering Assistant (at Joseph Norton Academy, HD8 9JU)

**Department**: Catering

**Reporting to**: Catering Lead

**Salary**:Grade 2 SCP 2 £23, 656

Hourly rate: £12.30

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and proactive Catering Assistant to support the Catering Lead to provide high quality, cost effective meals to learners, staff and visitors at Joseph Norton Academy.

**LOCATION**:
This role will show a location of Digital Media Centre in Barnsley (as that is where our central team are based) but this role_ _will be based at Joseph Norton Academy, HD8 9JU.

**HOURS**:
Monday to Friday 11am until 1.00pm

Please note that we offer day time working (no weekends or evenings) and can offer flexibility with working hours to work around any existing commitments i.e. child collection times. We can also offer work to fit around any school holidays for childcare (summer, half terms, Easter and Christmas). **GET IN TOUCH AND LET US KNOW WHAT HOURS/WEEKS YOU CAN WORK WE ARE WILLING TO BE FLEXIBLE**

We are interested in hearing from people who:

- Are self-motivated, customer-focused and organised.
- Enjoy working as part of an inclusive team.
- Have a commitment to supporting the work of education leaders and who are passionate about learning.

We are committed to doing everything possible to ensure children get nutritious meals at school. If you are passionate about helping young people and making a difference to their lives we want to hear from you.

The post holder will need a passion for catering and an interest in creating nutritional and healthy meals. Previous catering experience is desirable and experience of working in education settings would be advantageous.

The successful applicant will be supporting preparation and delivery of lunchtime menus. They will work as part of a team carrying out all duties as expected in a catering department to ensure a high level of customer service. They will be undertaking high quality cleaning regimes and must adhere to procedures such as, health and safety, allergen control, food safety and stock control and rotation.

We are looking for someone who is flexible to meet the needs of our learners and the team. It would be desirable if you have Food Safety Level 2, or be willing to undertake the training required.

Wellspring is an established and growing Multi-Academy Trust with a difference. We operate Primary, Secondary, Special and Alternative Academies across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the Humber. We are committed to making a difference to the lives and life chances of the young people and the communities we serve.

As the Trust continues to grow our roles offer pathways for ambitious and dynamic individuals who are determined to make a difference. We value our people; collegial working at all levels is central to our culture. High quality induction training and ongoing professional development support are guaranteed. There will be a broad range of opportunities for you to realise your professional vision and ambitions within the Trust.

Reporting to

**Catering Lead**

Duration of Post

**Permanent
Work Commitment

**Monday to Friday
Hours /Weeks

**10 hours per week 11am until 1pm**

**Term time plus 2 additional weeks (40 weeks per year)**

Salary

**Grade 2 SCP 2 £23,656 FTE**

**Actual £ 5,717.28**

**Hourly rate £12.30**

Start date

**ASAP**

Closing date

**16/09/24**

Shortlisting

**TBA**

Interview date

**TBA**

Applications

**My New Term website**

**Closing date**

16 September 2024, 11:55 PM

**Important Information**:

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