CATERING ASSISTANT

Location

Albany Academy, Bolton Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 3AY (719 on roll)
Tel: 01257 244020
School website: www.albanyacademy.co.uk

Summary

ALBANY ACADEMY
Catering Assistant
Salary: Real Living Wage £ 23,151 (Pro Rata) / £12 per hour
Hours: 20 hours a week – Term time (190 days) Monday to Friday 10.45am to 14.45pm
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A NEW CHALLENGE? ARE YOU HARD-WORKING? PASSIONATE ABOUT FOOD? If this sounds like you then we want to hear from you.
We have an exciting opportunity within Albany for a Catering Assistant to join our team, working 20 hrs per week, Monday to Friday, term time only. This is a permanent position; subject to a 6-month probationary period.
In joining our catering team, you will need to be a fast working all-rounder. Your daily tasks will mainly consist of:

• general kitchen duties
  
• food preparation
  
• serving, cleaning and washing up
  
• maintaining high standards of presentation of food and replenishing counters keeping them looking attractive throughout the service time
  
• speaking to pupils and staff in a friendly, helpful and professional manner
  
• assisting pupils and staff whenever necessary
  
• undertake all basic training and work effectively with colleagues as part of a team
  Working within a school environment you will need good communication skills and be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the English language.
  Experience in a similar role would be an advantage but full training will be provided for the successful candidates.
  The successful candidate will join the trust at an exciting time:
  
• We are a Living Wage Employer.
  
• The school is part of Albany Learning Trust, a tight knit academy trust and has links across the region with other schools, trusts and education organisations.
  
• Behaviour of students in our schools is excellent.
  The successful candidate will:
  
• Be positive and a role model to students and colleagues.
  
• Work well with all colleagues.
  
• Be able to maintain a high standard of work.
  Albany Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Please note that an enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this role.
  Application documents are available to download in the vacancies section of the school website www.albanyacademy.co.uk/vacancies
  Apply online by the closing date of midday, on Monday 15th April, to: vacancies@albanyacademy.co.uk
  Positions are to commence as soon as practical.
  Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
  Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
  

Desirable Qualifications

Educated to GCSE/O Level standard

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Essential Experience

Desirable Experience

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.