Catering Assistant

**We currently have an exciting opportunity for Catering Assistant to join our fantastic team at Manchester Enterprise Academy (MEA)**

**This is a Grade 2, permanent, part time post working 16 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days. The starting salary is £9,750 and the full time equivalent is £24,796.**

**We’re looking for**:
We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Catering Assistant to support the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen, helping to prepare and serve meals while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. You should be comfortable working around children and able to work well as part of a team. A flexible approach is essential, as the role will involve a variety of tasks including food preparation, serving, cleaning, and assisting with stock and deliveries.

**Main purpose of the job**:
You will supervise and support student(s) in the dining areas and elsewhere as required to provide high quality support over lunchtime, ensuring their safety and well-being and assist with feeding and other personal care needs, as required.

Key responsibilities include:

- Support the preparation and serving of meals to pupils and staff
- Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas
- Assist with general kitchen duties, including food prep and washing up
- Ensure meals are served efficiently and on time
- Create a safe and welcoming environment for pupils during meal times
- Follow food safety and health & safety guidelines at all times
- Work effectively as part of a team under the direction of the catering supervisor or cook

**All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.**

**Working for Prospere Learning Trust**

**Great schools thrive because of the great people in them.** We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.
- ** High quality CPD for all roles**:

- ** Bupa Level 1 Health Plan**:

- annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
- ** Generous Pension Contribution** - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
- ** Good holidays**teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; **non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave** plus bank holidays, **increasing to 31 days** with 5 years' service
- ** Cyclescheme** - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
- ** Employee Assistance Programmes** - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
- ** Credit Union** - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
- ** Flexible working options** - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
- ** Mental Health First Aid** in every school
- ** Blue Light Card** - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
- ** bYond cashback card** - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk

**Manchester Enterprise Academy**

MEA is a vibrant secondary academy in Wythenshawe, South Manchester, serving 1200 students. Our campus features modern facilities, including Theatre, Art, Fashion, Dance studios, new Science labs, and a £1 million multi-sport facility with a 3G pitch. We also offer a cafe, dining facilities, Food Technology rooms, and updated ICT, Business, and Language classrooms. Our vision, “**A Fantastic Future for All Our Students**,” focuses on achieving top academic results through the **MEA Way: Safe, Respectful, Ready and Kind.**

MEA has been graded as good by Ofsted.

**_ 'Staff have high expectations for all pupils.'_**

**_ ‘Pupils from all backgrounds are well supported to gain the resilience and knowledge that they need for a positive future.’ _**

**Job Application Information**

**Safeguarding Commitment**
- All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment._

**Equality Statement