Catering Assistant

The Role

About this Role

We are looking for a Catering Assistant to support serving of students in break and lunch times in our canteen. We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic person to work in our busy school kitchen, preparing meals for our students and for delivery to other schools. This role is for 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 10am to 2.30pm.

The role will include food preparation, operation of a computerised till system, washing/clearing up and driving meals to other Academies. You will ensure the safety, general welfare and conduct of pupils during the break period. You will also assist with basic cleaning and general duties in and around dining areas.

We are looking for someone who has the ability to; relate to children and adults, to work as part of a team and to conduct a positive attitude in the workplace.

The successful candidate will be someone who is hard-working, well-organised and committed to working as part of a team.

What We have to Offer:

• A visible and approachable senior leadership team and an enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and support staff.
• A strong support network both within the school and across Authentic Education.
• All staff are part of a professional learning community in which evidence-informed CPD is designed to meet individual needs.
• Strong potential for career progression.
• A culture that respects work-life balance and an ongoing commitment to wellbeing with a dedicated Wellbeing Champion.
• An Employee Assistance Programme including in the moment support and counselling sessions with an external provider.
• AE Staff benefits include free eye testing for DSE users through Specsavers, free will writing through Dunham McCarthy Solicitors and reduced price corporate gym membership through BH Live.
• A competitive pension through Teachers’ Pensions or The Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff. 
• A thriving school community with extensive facilities
• A creative and innovative culture keen to explore new ways of working to meet fresh challenges and exploit opportunities.
• Excellent personal career development - our culture is to promote from within the Trust as much as possible.

Should you wish to arrange a visit or an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Christiane Lal; HR Academy Lead at Christiane.lal@saa.weareauthentic.education

Authentic Education (AE) comprises schools from all sectors: mainstream (primary and secondary) and special. AE secures outstanding achievement and improved life chances of all our pupils. All our Academies have high expectations as the focus of their work. We are strongly committed to supporting colleagues in developing their careers further and offering excellent CPD opportunities

Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as AE reserves the right to close applications early.

Please note we DO NOT accept applications by CV and are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.

Authentic Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks and an online search