Catering Assistant in Leicester

We are looking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to assist and promote the provision of an effective, efficient and healthy food service for the school and its users. We have a great opportunity to work with our inspiring young people, supporting our College as a Catering Assistant.

Beauchamp City Sixth Form is a large college, committed to continuous learning and all staff are expected to engage in continuing professional learning and development. In common with all who work in the college, the post holder will also be expected to:

• Act as an ambassador for the college by supporting our values and expectations of learning.
• Be a significant presence and role model for pupils and staff.
• Follow and where appropriate enact all relevant policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Contribute to college development through team planning and review meetings.
• Participate in the college’s performance management scheme.

All staff are expected to be familiar with and adhere to all Trust policies and, in particular, meet key requirements in relation to health and safety.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the general direction of the Catering Manager/Supervisor assist in the preparation and cooking of meals.
• Serve meals/snacks to students and school staff.
• Undertake all cleaning of kitchen equipment as directed by the Catering Manager/Supervisor.
• Report breakdowns of equipment and structural repairs, including food safety hazards and accidents to the Catering Manager/Supervisor.
• Assist covering the food tills at break and lunch times.
• Attend training sessions as specified during term time.
• Assist in the cleaning of the kitchen and surrounds on the days specified out of term time cleaning days.
• Undertake all specified duties in compliance with relevant Food Safety and Health and Safety Legislation.
• Provide catering service for out-of-hours functions such as parents evenings, induction evenings, organised functions, Governors meeting and other such events (if required).
• Ensure the safety of others at all times.
• Complete heavy lifting duties in accordance with Manual Handling Regulations and in line with training provided.
• Wear protective clothing and footwear provided, which are suitable for the work being carried out.
• Any other duty as required by line manager.

We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close applications early if we receive a high volume of applicants.

This post is eligible for a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is defined as regulated activity under Part 1 of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006. This post requires enhanced criminal records check for a regulated activity (including a barred list check).

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, such as an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. Applicants who will be undertaking early and/or later years childcare (or the management of such childcare) will be required to complete a declaration that neither they, nor anyone who lives in the same household, is a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.

Beauchamp City Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.