Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
Full time: Purpose of the Job:To assist the Second Chef to continue to raise the standards of the catering provision at Hollingworth Academy, this will include:- To prepare, cook, present and serve a variety of food to high standards according to pupils and staff needs.- To prepare high-quality food for corporate events and meetings as requiredTerm time onlyPermanentMonday to Friday 6:40am - 2:20pm, 37 hours per week (30 minutes un-paid lunch)
Contract type
Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
NJC Grade 2 SCP 3-4 FTE Salary £25,614 - £26,016 per annum. Actual salary pro-rata £21,712 - £22,053 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Relevant/AppropriateCraft based vocational training or City and Guilds (or equivalent).
- Level 2 Food Safetyfor Catering.
- Demonstrates cultural awareness. · Knowledge ofnutrition and special diets (e.g. Gluten Free).
What the school offers its staff
Why Choose Hollingworth Academy?
Voted ‘Most Inspirational School in Rochdale’ in 2024, and the only school in Greater Manchester and Lancashire with ‘World Class Schools’ status.
Conveniently located just off the M62, we offer an easy commute from Stockport, Central Manchester, Leeds, Blackburn, Warrington, and Burnley – all within 40 minutes or less.
We value our staff and provide time off for important family events, such as school nativity plays and first days at school etc.
Our department prides itself on its staff retention and staff development. External positions in this department are rare – this is your chance to join a truly outstanding team.
Free access to our onsite gym.
Free Simply Health membership that includes money off prescriptions, dental check-ups, physiotherapy, opticians, and GP appointments.
20 additional PPA hours per year beyond government guidelines.
Opportunity for free lunches available.
Work in an environment where Ofsted say that our pupils are ‘proud to attend this school’ and ‘can learn in lessons without disruption’. With a ‘behaviour system which allows [leaders] to respond to any uncommon instances of pupils’ poor behaviour rapidly’.
Further information about the job
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
Childcare Disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Medical
Online and Social Media
Prohibition from Teaching
Right to Work
Satisfactory References
Suitability to Work with Children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
In 2023, Hollingworth Academy was awarded the World Class Schools Quality Mark; the only school in Greater Manchester and Lancashire out of 463 to achieve this world class status.
Hollingworth Academy is now one of two academies in the recently formed Hollingworth Learning Trust, along with Newhouse Academy. Hollingworth Learning Trust’s core purpose is to make a positive difference to the lives of its children. Its role, as a sponsor of both academies, is to provide the support, challenge, expertise and resources necessary to significantly improve the provision for education.
Here at Hollingworth Academy, we believe that everyone excels everyday. This ethos is built on our core values of RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY and RESILIENCE and these values are at the heart of everything we do. We want considerate and confident young adults who are respected within their community, capable of successfully entering further education, employment and training. We will always have the highest expectations for all of our students, as their success is our success. We are extremely proud of our students and their achievements. Indeed, visitors frequently comment that they are confident, respectful, thoughtful and articulate young people.
We heavily invest in our staff as we understand that they are our greatest asset. There are many ‘formal‘ CPDL opportunities including NPQs and a variety of leadership pathways. However, at Hollingworth we ensure that our colleagues are continuously developed throughout their career via our bespoke provision. In addition, we actively look to develop leadership skills and ensure that the best leaders stay within our school and Trust. This role is excellent preparation for the post holder to secure promotion in the future
Arranging a visit to Hollingworth Academy
- Cornfield Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 3DR
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