We are looking for a Catering Assistant to become a valued member of our small and friendly team. Our catering department plays a key role in school life, offering pupils, parents, and staff a varied selection of nutritious meals and light refreshments.
Job Title: Catering Assistant
Reporting to: Catering Manager
Main Duties:
· To provide a friendly, informative and efficient service to all customers at the food counter.
· To work in a clean, tidy and organised environment
· To serve at the food counter efficiently and deal with customers methodically.
· To assist with routine cleaning of the kitchen and all utensils and equipment.
· To assist in the preparation of food if required.
· To carry out general duties such as washing up, as required.
· To ensure that appropriate Health and Safety and hygiene procedures are implemented.
This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and the employee will be required to perform duties outside of this at the discretion of the Catering Manager
Further Information
· Based at Dumpton School, Wimborne, Dorset.
· The hours of work are as follows (term time)
o Monday - 10:30 to 14:30
o Tuesday - 10:30 to 14:30
o Wednesday - 10:30 to 14:30
o Thursday – 09:00 – 14:30
o Friday - 10:30 to 14:30
· Salary: £11,755 (£13.21 per hour).
· This role is term time only plus cleaning days (9 per year).
· Uniform will be provided.
· The school is inclusive and committed to achieving equality of opportunity for our pupils – and we feel the same about our staff. We would actively encourage candidates of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to work at Dumpton, contributing to a rich, diverse staff team where our unique talents can contribute to our collective success.
· Applicants must undergo a DBS check and all associated checks. As per the latest Safer Recruitment guidance for education, the school will request references in advance of interviews – please contact us if this is an issue.
· Interviews for short listed candidates are scheduled to take place during the afternoon of Friday 26 September.
· The role will commence as soon as possible
The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 22 September
Early applications are encouraged, as the closing date may be brought forward if we receive a high number of applications
Candidates should send a cover letter and completed application form to or by post marked for the attention of the Headmaster's PA, Dumpton School, Deans Grove House, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7AF
Interviews for short listed candidates are scheduled to take place during the afternoon of Friday 26 September
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £13.21 per hour
Expected hours: 21.5 per week
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person