Overview
Are you a passionate professional ready to build your future? Do you want to work in a supportive environment where your skills and contributions are valued? Join us! At Futura Learning Partnership, we are committed to creating an environment where every employee—from teaching, support, or leadership—can flourish. We strive to attract, develop, and retain the very best talent by creating a culture that values professional development, wellbeing, and inclusion.
Your Role in Building Brighter Futures
As a Catering Assistant at St Johns School, you will play a key role in contributing to the delivery of Futura\'s mission statement of "Building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish". We are looking for an individual who is passionate about living our values and making a positive impact on all the young people in our Trust. St John\'s CofE Primary School in Keynsham is a caring and inclusive school rooted in Christian values. It promotes respect, kindness, and responsibility, offering a safe and stimulating setting where children grow academically and personally.
Responsibilities
* Assist in food preparation, ensuring high presentation standards and proper stock rotation.
* Monitor and maintain clean, well-stocked service areas (cutlery, disposables, equipment) prior to service.
* Deliver friendly, personal service aimed at achieving total customer satisfaction and minimizing complaints.
* Actively contribute to sales efforts through effective selling techniques and attractive display management.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues, support team members, and attend training/briefings as required.
* Maintain a clean, tidy appearance, punctuality, and adherence to uniform standards.
* Comply with all statutory and company health, hygiene, fire, and safety regulations; report issues and follow cleaning schedules.
* Adhere to cash handling and security protocols, reporting any concerns to the Catering Manager.
* Attend meetings, training sessions, and other events as required while maintaining confidentiality and upholding data protection and safeguarding standards.
* Flexibly work across locations as needed, ensuring all Trust and Zest Catering standards are met.
What You\'ll Bring to Futura
* A sound level of secondary education with a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (at least desirable, if not essential).
* Previous catering experience, preferably within a school or college setting.
* Knowledge of health and safety practices and good hygiene standards in a kitchen environment.
* A positive, reliable, and energetic approach with a commitment to teamwork and continuous professional development.
* Excellent spoken communication skills, ability to work both independently and under pressure, and capability to perform physically demanding tasks.
What We Offer to Support Your Growth
* Professional Growth: Continuous development opportunities and role-related training.
* Safeguarding: Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; suitability to work with children will form part of the selection process.
* Equal Opportunities: We are committed to an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly.
* Professional Development (CPD), inset days, rotation and secondment opportunities, and leadership succession programmes.
* Wellbeing Support: Initiatives like Wellbeing Moments, flexible working arrangements, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
* Comprehensive Benefits: Generous defined pension schemes, Health Cash-back Plan, and retail discounts.
* Sustainability Commitment: Climate and nature initiatives across all schools.
* Inclusive Culture: A collaborative environment where diversity is celebrated and staff can thrive.
Key Information
Application Deadline: 24/10/2025 23:59
Potential Start Date: 03/11/2025 (pending relevant checks)
Contract Type: part time, fixed term, term time only, 16.25 hours
Note: Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview.
Safeguarding and Recruitment
Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For this post, prior to appointment, the Partnership will apply for required checks and references.
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