Assistant Catering Co-Ordinator

King Edward VI School, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9EE

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  21 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  31 January 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 32.50 hours per week. Term time only.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 4 - £24,790 - £25,183 per annum - pro rata
• Actual salary: From £18,620 per annum
• Hourly rate: £12.85 - £13.05

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a self-motivated, organised and committed Assistant Catering Co-ordinator with good communication skills to join our friendly, experienced team. You would work under the direction of the Catering Manager but would also need to be able to inspire and lead a small team. Our ideal candidate is someone who is creative and able to use initiative, your skills in working with colleagues and young people are as important as previous catering experience.

Working hours are 7.30am – 14.00pm term time although there is scope to work additional hours at school events.

• You must be able to assist in the planning, operation and control of the production and service of school meals
• Be able to assist with menu options and advice on healthy eating and nutrition
• Assist with the ordering of all food and other commodities required from designated suppliers.
• Support in the operation of control stocks, stock records and ensure correct completion and submission of all appropriate returns and records to the deadline dates identified.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements relevant to the service, with particular regard to Health & Safety and Hygiene Regulations and control of food allergens.
• Be responsible for delivering a good quality service that meets the required standards and the needs of the school.
• Wash and clear utensils and kitchen equipment, machinery and clean kitchen premises as required.
• Support in the preparation and assist at any special functions organised by the school.
• IT and administrative skills would also be ideal.
• Previous experience of working in a busy school kitchen is desirable.

What the school offers its staff

King Edward VI School is a popular 11-18 comprehensive school rated Good by OfSTED in 2022 with recognition of outstanding practice and high expectations. The school is well-regarded within the community and has a reputation for high quality teaching. Lichfield is a small, vibrant cathedral city which is easily accessible from the surrounding areas.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to office@keslichfield.org.uk

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Catering Supervisor JDPS.pdf - 223 KB (opens in new tab)

Letter to Applicants - Assistant Catering Co-ordinator - January 25.pdf - 209 KB (opens in new tab)

About King Edward VI School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1630 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: King Edward VI School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: office@keslichfield.org.uk
• Phone number: 01543 255714
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/king-edward-vi-school-lichfield (opens in new tab)

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