Join Our Team as a Catering Assistant – Make a Difference Every Day! We are seeking a reliable Catering Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will maintain high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness, ensuring compliance with best practices. Castle Wood is a vibrant and thriving broad spectrum special school, providing education for 168 primary-aged pupils with a wide range of learning needs, including PMLD, SLD, ASD, SLCN, and complex behavioural challenges. We are deeply passionate about teaching and learning, and our vision is simple yet powerful: “Together, children first.” We believe that every member of our school community plays a vital role in helping our pupils fulfil their potential. Our Values Our vision, "Together, children first," reflects our belief that everyone plays a vital role in helping our pupils reach their full potential. Our values drive everything we do at Castle Wood. The school values are honesty, integrity, trust, empathy, respect. What is the job role? Key Responsibilities: • Serve hot meals • Basic food preparation (using microwaves and ovens) • Taking trolleys to areas within the school • Clearing up and washing up • Kitchen cleaning The hours will be weekdays from 10.30h to 13.30h. The successful candidate will be required to provide flexibility in their hours to cover sickness, training, and other needs as they arise. Work Pattern 15 hours per week with some flexibility 39 weeks term time only Please note that, due to the expected high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to all applicants. If you have not heard from us within one month of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Who are we looking for? What we are looking for: • Some experience in a catering environment • Basic knowledge of Health and Safety practices • Ability to carry out lifting and carrying duties • A Basic Food Safety Level 2 certificate (or willingness to obtain) • Willingness to undertake relevant training Personal Qualities: • A strong commitment to maintaining your own health and safety, as well as the safety of others • Cooperative attitude, willing to work with the team to comply with health and safety instructions and practices • Responsible and conscientious approach to handling health and safety equipment and procedures • Ability to report any concerns or hazards promptly and responsibly Safeguarding: As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils, safer recruitment processes will be followed. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. If you're passionate about food safety, cleanliness, and ensuring a safe work environment, apply now! Please apply using the online application form ensuring you outline your skills, abilities, and experience in line with the key areas on the advert and Job Description and Person Specification Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.