Catering Assistant (Joseph Norton-Busker Lane, Scissett, Huddersfield)

Joseph Norton Academy, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9JU

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  29 November 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 November 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 10 hours per week - maximum 20 hours per week, minimum 39 weeks per year - maximum 52 weeks per year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Hourly rate: £12.30
• Additional allowances:

  £5,569.73 - £12,787.03 Annually (Actual) ; Grade 2 SCP 2 £23,656 FTE (salary figures quoted are inclusive of the proposed £1290 FTE 24/25 NJC pay award, which may change pending national agreement)

What skills and experience we're looking for

ABOUT THE VACANCY:

We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic and proactive Catering Assistant to support the Catering Lead to provide high quality, cost effective meals to learners, staff and visitors at Joseph Norton Academy.

Location

The role will be based at Joseph Norton Academy, HD8 9JU.

Working pattern

Minimum 10 hours per week, maximum 20 hours per week - must cover core times of Monday to Friday 11am until 1.00pm.

Minimum of 39 weeks per year, maximum of 52 weeks per year.

This role is term time. There will be additional days to work for staff training - these can be annualised or worked in school holidays.

ABOUT US:

Please note that we offer day time working (no weekends or evenings) and can offer flexibility with working hours to work around any existing commitments i.e. child collection times.

We can also offer work to fit around any school holidays for childcare (summer, half terms, Easter and Christmas).

GET IN TOUCH AND LET US KNOW WHAT HOURS YOU CAN WORK WE ARE FLEXIBLE!

ABOUT YOU:

If you are passionate about helping young people and making a difference to their lives we want to hear from you.

We are committed to doing everything possible to ensure children get nutritious meals at school. The post holder will need a passion for catering and an interest in creating nutritional and healthy meals. Previous catering experience is desirable and experience of working in education settings would be advantageous.

The successful applicant will be supporting preparation and delivery of lunchtime menus. They will work as part of a team carrying out all duties as expected in a catering department to ensure a high level of customer service. They will be undertaking high quality cleaning regimes and must adhere to procedures such as, health and safety, allergen control, food safety and stock control and rotation.

We are looking for someone who is flexible to meet the needs of our learners and the team. It would be desirable if you have Food Safety Level 2, or be willing to undertake the training required.

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.

If you require any support with your application please contact HR on 01226 720747 or emailhr@wellspringacademies.org.uk

For more information about this role please contact Tracy Devenney on 07729 081092

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.

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.

What the school offers its staff

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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

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Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Joseph Norton Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 16
• School size: 60 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Joseph Norton Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: hr@wellspringacademies.org.uk
• Phone number: 07729 081092
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/joseph-norton-academy (opens in new tab)

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