Catering Assistant
Salary: Grade 1 Point 3 – £25,614.00 (full-time equivalent), actual salary £12,237.62 per annum
Your total annual hours are calculated and paid in 12 monthly instalments, providing a consistent income all year round.
Hours: 20 hours per week (Term Time Only), 39 weeks per year
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 10.00am to 2.00pm
Reporting to: Catering Manager
Contract: Permanent, term time only
The Role
We are seeking to appoint a Catering Assistant to work as part of our busy school catering team. The successful candidate will support the Catering Manager and wider catering team in the preparation and service of high-quality, nutritious meals for our pupils and staff.
The main purpose of the post is to assist with the preparation and cooking of quality food and to ensure that high standards of food preparation, hygiene and service are maintained at all times.
General Responsibilities
- Handling and preparation of food.
- Preparing and assisting with cooking meals and dishes in accordance with the school menu cycle.
- Providing support to the Catering Manager.
- Learning and recording skills and recipes from other members of the team.
- Ensuring a clean, hygienic and safe working area.
- Ensuring the safe storage of food.
- Complying with food hygiene regulations, COSHH requirements and risk management practices.
- Carrying out any other reasonable duties within the overall function of the job.
Cooking and Service
Duties will include:
- Assisting with the preparation and serving of food.
- Assisting with monitoring food stocks and stock movement.
- Ensuring that cleaning equipment and materials are safely stored.
- Undertaking emergency cleaning duties as required.
- Communicating politely and positively with pupils.
General Responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to:
- Undertake the necessary training associated with the post.
- Ensure that duties and responsibilities are carried out in accordance with school policies.
- Undertake any reasonable duties as requested by the Catering Manager, School Business Manager or Headteacher.
- Maintain confidentiality of information acquired in the course of undertaking duties for the school.
- Carry out all duties with regard to the school's policies.
- Participate in professional development to ensure skills and knowledge are kept up to date.
- Promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable people that they are responsible for or come into contact with.
About Our School
Beaver Road is a larger than average, diverse primary school situated in the heart of Didsbury Village. The school provides education for children aged 3 to 11 and operates across two school sites.
Beaver Road Primary School is part of the Connect Alliance Trust. Together with an exceptional team of talented and inspiring staff, we are committed to excellence, collaboration and respect. We work together to provide a positive, inclusive learning environment where every child is supported to achieve their potential.
We are committed to providing the highest standards of education and care for all our pupils and to creating an environment where children, staff and the wider school community can thrive.
“The school has created a culture of ambition and continuous improvement for staff and pupils alike. Staff are immensely proud to work at this highly inclusive school. They value the strong relationships and teamwork with their colleagues. The school considers staff’s workload to help them to fulfil their responsibilities.”
Ofsted, November 2024
Equality, Inclusion and Safeguarding
Where the post holder is disabled, every effort will be made to supply all necessary aids, adaptations or equipment to allow them to carry out all the duties of the job. If, however, a certain task proves to be unachievable, job redesign will be fully considered.
The post holder will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and to follow school policies and the staff code of conduct.
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Contact Details:
Beaver Road Primary School Recruitment Team
