Catering Assistant Apprentice - Torquay
Our School
Torquay Girls’ Grammar School is a girls’ 11 to 18 selective Single Academy Trust (SAT) in Torquay, Devon.
Our status as a Single Academy Trust (SAT) means that we have the freedom to implement a curriculum intent which focusses on the whole child: to equip students for a future in which they have the academic qualifications, character skills and self-esteem to make decisions that lead to long, happy and content lives.
Our school is founded on our core values which apply to our whole community: equality; open minded; kindness; collaboration; and well-being.
In November 2023, we achieved Ofsted 'Outstanding' and we are also 3rd in Devon, 10th in the South West, and 99th nationally for academic results.
The school has a long history of success with committed students, staff and trustees. If you were to join us, you would become part of an outstanding school which values every individual within our school community.
The Role
We are looking for a Catering Assistant Apprentice to join our catering team! You will be joining at an exciting time, in a busy school kitchen, preparing and serving meals and snacks to students and staff. The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for preparing and presenting food, and be able to communicate effectively with staff, students and visitors.You will benefit from a high degree of hands-on experience and on the job training leading you to become more experienced and confident as the Apprenticeship programme progresses.
The role is 30 hours per week Monday to Friday (7:30am to 2:00pm including a 30 minute unpaid break) and term time only (38 weeks per year). The position is fixed term in line with the apprenticeship scheme.
Training will be provided by South Devon College as part of the Production Chef Level 2 course. One day per week will be spent at South Devon College to cover knowledge modules as part of the apprenticeship and the rest of the time, the role will be in our school.
If you would like to discuss the role or visit the school before applying, please contact our HR department (personnel@tggsacademy.org).
To Apply
Please complete the Tes application form via the 'Quick Apply' button below, including your supporting statement detailing why you are the best candidate for this role, along with describing your skills and experience.
The deadline for applications is 9:00am on Monday 10th February 2025. Shortlisting and interviews will follow shortly after this date.
Thank you for your interest in this role and our school. We look forward to hearing from you!
Torquay Girls' Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.As part of our safer recruitment procedures, references will be taken up for all shortlisted applicants, and online searches will be completed. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service and other employment checks.
Torquay Girls' Grammar School promotes equal opportunities for staff and students.