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Catering Assistant - Furzefield Primary Academy
Keen to help fuel the next generation?
Are you a team player who loves being in the heart of a bustling kitchen? Furzefield Primary Academy is looking for a friendly and reliable Catering Assistant to join our fantastic team. This is a perfect "school hours" role, allowing you to be part of a supportive community and finish in time for the afternoon run.
The Role
As a Catering Assistant, you’ll be a vital part of our school, helping to provide nutritious and delicious meals for our children.
1. Hours: 10:00 – 14:00, Monday to Friday (Term time plus 3 additional working days).
2. Start Date: ASAP
3. Key Responsibilities: Assisting with basic food preparation, serving meals with a smile, ensuring the kitchen and dining areas are kept spick and span, and supporting the Chef Manager with daily tasks.
What You Will Bring
We aren't just looking for experience; we're looking for the right attitude. To thrive in this role, you should:
4. Be reliable, punctual, and ready to get stuck in.
5. Have a positive, "can-do" approach to teamwork.
6. Be able to communicate effectively with both colleagues and children.
7. Maintain high standards of hygiene and safety at all times.
Why Choose LEO Academy Trust?
At LEO Academy Trust, we value our staff and offer a supportive environment through:
8. Career Growth: We invest in your potential with clear pathways for "home-grown" talent and access to bespoke training, including food safety and catering qualifications.
9. Our TEAM Ethos: A culture of Togetherness, Expectation, Achievement, and Moving forwards.
10. Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing package for all staff: Includes 24/7 Virtual GP and professional counselling
The Small Print
LEO Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All offers of employment are subject to:
11. Obtaining an Enhanced DBS certificate.
12. Confirmation of identity and the Right to Work in the UK.
13. Overseas checks where applicable.
14. Verification of professional qualifications.
15. Satisfactory references, with all gaps in employment explained.
16. Online searches (including social media) as part of our due diligence process for all shortlisted candidates.
Equality & Diversity
LEO Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills. Applications are invited from all members of the community. We do not discriminate against staff on the basis of age; race; sex; disability; sexual orientation; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; religion, faith or belief (Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics).
Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities
LEO Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please read about our commitment to safeguarding as well as other important information in the Applicant guide on our website.
Other Information
All candidates should detail how you meet the aspects of the person specification for the role. You should describe your suitability against the person specification and ensure that you cover all essential criteria (if not marked as essential, please assume all are essential), by providing evidence and examples of proven experience. We are unable to accept CVs without a completed application.
Reasonable Adjustments
Should you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in applying for this role, at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team to tell us what changes or help you might need.
Apply early...
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible.
Safeguarding Statement
Furzefield Primary Academy is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, this post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks.