22 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    30 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    7 May 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Catering, cleaning and site management

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£12.21 Hourly

Catering Assistant job summary

Initially we will have a telephone conversation , this will then be followed by a face-to-face interview, at The Round House Primary Academy with the Trust Catering Manager and the schools Catering Manager.

Main Purpose

To assist in the preparation, serving, and cleaning duties required for the provision of school meals in an efficient and hygienic manner, ensuring a positive dining experience for pupils and staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation of food items following hygiene and safety -guidelines.

Serve food to pupils and staff in a friendly and efficient manner.

Operate tills and handle cash (if required).

Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and dining area, including washing dishes, cleaning surfaces, and disposing of waste.

Follow food safety and hygiene regulations at all times.

Assist with stock rotation and reporting low stock levels to the Catering Manager.

Work collaboratively with the catering team to ensure smooth daily operations.

Support special dietary requirements and allergen management procedures.

Follow safeguarding procedures and maintain a friendly and professional approach towards pupils.

Person Specification:

Experience in a catering or food service role (desirable but not essential).-Knowledge of basic food hygiene and safety regulations

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Good communication and teamwork skills.

The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to have two satisfactory references and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

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About The Round House Primary Academy

School type
Academy, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
407 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
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School location

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