Sherbourne Fields School, Rowington Close, Coundon, Coventry, CV6 1PR
Contract Type: Term Time Only
Salary Range: £8,779 actual starting salary
Working Hours: 15
At Sherbourne Fields, we’re proud of our caring, friendly and supportive school community. Our pupils are at the heart of everything we do, and we have a fantastic team of staff who work together to provide the very best opportunities for our children and young people.
We provide high-quality education and support for pupils with a wide range of complex special educational needs. As an Outstanding school, we think our food should be outstanding too!
Could you be part of our catering team?
We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and reliable Catering Assistant to join our friendly catering team and help us deliver a great lunchtime experience for our pupils.
Our kitchen is a busy environment, currently preparing and serving around 100 meals each day, including meals for pupils with a range of special dietary requirements. You’ll work as part of a supportive team, helping to make sure meals are prepared, served and delivered safely and efficiently.
Who are we looking for?
Your day-to-day duties will include:
- Assisting with food preparation
- Preparing and organising service trolleys
- Distributing meals across the school
- Washing up and maintaining a clean and organised kitchen
- Stock rotation and storage
We’re looking for someone who is reliable, organised and happy to get stuck in. You’ll need to work well as part of a team and be comfortable working in a busy environment.
Previous catering experience would be helpful, but a positive attitude, reliability and willingness to learn are just as important.
Training and support
We’ll make sure you have the training you need to carry out the role safely and confidently. As part of your induction, you will complete a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and Health and Safety Induction, alongside any other training relevant to the role.
If you’re looking for a rewarding catering role where the work you do each day makes a genuine contribution to school life, we’d love to hear from you.
Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.
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.
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Catering Assistant - Sherbourne Fields School in Coventry employer: Coventry City Council
Coventry City Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment where social workers are valued and empowered to make a real difference in the lives of children and families. With competitive salaries, flexible working options, and a strong commitment to professional development, employees can thrive in their careers while enjoying generous leave and wellbeing support. Join us in our Outstanding Children’s Service and be part of a dedicated team that prioritises the welfare of both its workforce and the community.
