About the Role: We are seeking to employ a Catering Assistant as soon as possible to work in our friendly and supportive School Kitchen. 1 x 15 Hours Term Time (38.8 weeks) Daily Monday to Friday 11:00 am 14:00 pm during term time. The main role of this post is to support the Kitchen Lead and Cook to ensure a high standard of meals are prepared in a safe, hygienic and timely manner. The role involves; pot washing, cleaning, food service, customer service and some/limited food production. About You: The successful candidate must be a good communicator, team player, child centred, able to meet deadlines and reliable. They must have or be willing to work towards Basic food hygiene and first aid training. It is desirable that candidates would have experience of working within a busy kitchen environment, knowledge of health and safety and an understanding of allergens. The kitchen normally prepares in excess of 310 meals per day. Focus-Trust Focus-Trust was established in 2012. We are a charitable primary trust, based in the North West of England and West Yorkshire and are dedicated to working with our 15 primary schools. It is the core purpose of Focus-Trust to continually strive to be a learning organisation, where the learning of all children and adults is valued and promoted. We passionately believe equality of opportunity starts with education; irrespective of where you were born or where you live, a high-quality education in one of our great schools will make a fundamental difference to all our children's lives, career prospects and social mobility. We are proud to have a great team of people working in our central team and within our schools who always put children at the heart of our practice. We are committed to providing excellent professional development opportunities for all our staff and always aim to be an employer of choice. We welcome people who share our values and approach to our work and who can help us make our mission a reality Learning together, making the difference and help us demonstrate our vision; Great schools at the heart of our communities. Why Choose Us: Join a forward-thinking school working in a modern well maintained kitchen. Work in a supportive and collaborative team environment with access to ongoing training and professional development. Be part of a school that places inclusion and diversity at the heart of everything we do. Make a lasting impact on the lives of children. A supportive leadership team. Trust Wide CPD offer that promotes networking and continued development. A school where we value our pupils time in our school to be memorable, build on what they know and can do and help them become lifelong learners. A school at the heart of the community! Automatic enrolment into a Local Government Pension Scheme (albeit employees can opt out if they choose to) Terms and conditions which are in line with national for Teaching staff and a Focus-Trust pay and grading structure which applies to all support staff across the Trust. Access to the employee assistance programme to support with great health and wellbeing for all Cycle to work schemes available How to Apply: Please apply via My New Term by Sunday 1st June 2025 at midnight Commitment to Safeguarding Focus-Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people. There is an explicit expectation that all staff, trustees, governors and volunteers share this commitment and adhere to all safeguarding policies and procedures. Applicants should be aware that the recruitment process will include an assessment of your suitability to work with children and must be willing to undergo pre-employment checks. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.Focus-Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications fromunderrepresentedgroups and ethnic minorities. Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview. Prospective candidates are welcome to visit the Academy, please contact Mrs Stokes on 01706 392480 to arrange a suitable date and time. Thank you for your interest in the post of Catering Assistant at Deeplish Primary Academy. All applications must be via my new term. To apply for this position please apply via https://mynewterm.com/jobs/141365/EDV-2025-DPA-58741 If you have any queries please email deeplish.recruitment@focus-trust.co.uk Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.