Catering Assistant in Tavistock

An opportunity to join the Catering Team at Tavistock College & Milton Abbot Primary School to prepare, cook and serve meals to students and colleagues. Duties will include food preparation, cooking, kitchen hygiene, cleaning and general kitchen duties although this is not an exhaustive list. This role will include driving.

Our Trust comprises of 19 schools, 3 Colleges, 15 Primaries, and one All Through SEMH Special school. Established in 2018, we are situated in beautiful Devon on the outskirts of the stunning Dartmoor National Park. The schools vary in size and are all unique. Our schools are a large part of their local communities, and we value those relationships with families and locals.

The Trust was created to enable schools and staff to work closely together in providing the best education possible for our children. We achieve this through meaningful collaboration both within our schools and beyond our Trust to ensure schools are able to secure and sustain improvement. Our work is built on our shared values and an unwavering belief that education improves the life chances for the children in our care.

We aim for everyone in our organisation, staff and children, to be the best they can be and are relentless in our ambition to achieve this. We want our children to look back on their school experience with a sense of achievement and joy and we provide a wealth of additional curriculum experiences to enrich their learning. We care deeply about the children in our schools and work with kindness, compassion, manners and respect. By modelling and expecting these behaviours from our children, we aim to grow future citizens who will positively contribute to society, creating a brighter future for our world.

Our vision and values are what we build our schools upon, with Ambition, Co-operation & Transformation being at the heart. As an established Trust, DMAT can offer a wide range of benefits for our employees:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Eyecare Vouchers
• Access to Discounts
• CPD opportunities
• Extensive Health & Wellbeing Package
• Long Service Days
• On site Parking - In some locations
• Excellent Training Package
• Employee Recognition Scheme

DMAT are an inclusive and forward-looking trust, who seek to nurture our children and employees to be the best they can be.

Summary of Role: To prepare, cook and serve meals to students and colleagues. Duties will include food preparation, cooking, kitchen hygiene, cleaning and general kitchen duties although this is not an exhaustive list.

Data Protection / General Data Protection Regulations Compliance: The Privacy Notice sets our general principles in relation to Data Protection and the General Data Protection Regulations. You should also abide by all Trust policies relating to the use of data including but not limited to: Acceptable Use Policy, Records Retention Policy, Personal Data Breach Procedure, Employee Code of Conduct, E-safety Policy, Social Media Policy, Use of Personal Devices Policy.

You should note that a duty of confidentiality applies to all personal data seen prior to the first day of employment (for example, pupil lists for the purposes of lesson planning or other activities to support teaching and learning). This reflects the custom and practice of those contracts of employment starting on the first day of term while recognising the need to be aware of and plan to support pupil needs.

Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds to apply. All schools in The Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS).

Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust is proud to be an inclusive employer that champions equality, diversity and respect. We are committed to creating a working environment where everyone feels safe, valued and empowered to succeed. We have a zero-tolerance approach to sexual harassment and any form of inappropriate conduct and expect all members of our community to uphold these standards.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

The successful candidate will be required to come to DMAT Central Offices to complete mandatory training.

Training Details: Location: DMAT Central Offices, A30 Business, Higher Stockley Mead, Okehampton EX20 1BG. Purpose: To provide comprehensive training on company policies, procedures, and systems necessary for successful integration into the role. Training Schedule: Daily sessions from 9am to 4pm, with breaks provided.

Benefits of Training Week: To gain valuable insights into our company culture and values. Interact with key stakeholders and team members. Acquire essential knowledge and skills to excel in your role. Establish a strong foundation for your career growth within Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust.