Catering Assistant

Wellspring is an established and growing Multi-Academy Trust with a difference. We operate Primary, Secondary, Special and Alternative Academies across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the Humber. We are committed to making a difference to the lives and life chances of the young people and the communities we serve.
As the Trust continues to grow our roles offer pathways for ambitious and dynamic individuals who are determined to make a difference. We value our people; collegial working at all levels is central to our culture. High quality induction training and ongoing professional development support are guaranteed. There will be a broad range of opportunities for you to realise your professional vision and ambitions within the Trust.
We are interested in hearing from people who:
● Are self-motivated, customer-focused and organised.
● Enjoy working as part of an inclusive team.
● Have a commitment to supporting the work of education leaders and who are passionate about learning.
● Have catering experience and preferably till operation.
This post is to work in a busy secondary school and involves food preparation, cleaning, Serving pupils, other catering duties and till operation within a team of 6 people. Experience would be preferred but not essential.
For informal enquiries, please contact Helen Willford on: h.willford@wellspringacademies.org.uk or 077431 88503.
Reporting to Catering Operations Manager
Duration of Post Permanent
Work Commitment Monday to Friday 10:15am-2:45pm with some flexibility
Hours /Weeks 22.5 hours per week / Term time plus 1 week (39)
Salary Grade Point 2 £22,366
Closing date Monday 11th March 2024
Interview date 19th March 2024
Full job details and applications forms can be found on our careers page: https://wellspringacademytrust.co.uk/vacancy/catering-assistant/
Please complete an application form and return it to: hr@wellspringacademies.org.uk
Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. As this role involves working with children and vulnerable adults in regulated activity, please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if barred from engaging in regulated activity with children and vulnerable adults.
References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.
We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.
If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.