Catering Assistant - 20 hours per week - Stockport
We currently have an exciting opportunity for Catering Assistant - 20 hours per week to join our fantastic team at Pear Tree High School
This is a Grade 1, permanent, part-time post working 20 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days. The starting pro-rata salary is £11,627 and the full time equivalent is £23,656. This role will commence upon the pre-employment checks are completed.
We’re looking for:
The ideal candidate will be able to assist with the preparation, setting up and serving of meals in line with food hygiene regulations, providing a customer focused service which is courteous and responsive, and meets the needs of customers at all times.You should have a knowledge of basic hygiene and health and safety, and be able to work well as part of a team.
Main purpose of the job:
To work as part of the Team and contribute to the achievement of its objectives, providing an effective and efficient catering service. This includes preparing and serving food, maintaining the associated catering areas in accordance with food hygiene regulations.
All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.
Working for Prospere Learning Trust
Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.- High quality CPD for all roles
- Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
- Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
- Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
- Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
- Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
- Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
- Mental Health First Aid in every school
- Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
- bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases
Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk
Job Application Information
Applications will only be accepted through the Jobtrain website -
https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/prosperecareers/Job/JobDetail?JobId=137
As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children.Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.
Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.
Safeguarding Commitment
All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
Equality Statement
Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
For application packs or support, contact us at 0161 527 7953 or jobs@prospere.org.uk.