Catering Assistant

Reporting to: Catering Manager
Location: Ark Kings Academy
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: 27.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time only) Mon-Fri 9am -2:30pm
Salary: Ark Support Scale 2: Pay Points 1 – 3, £17,364-£18,065 (£11,358 - £11,817) pro rata
Closing Date: 9am on Thursday 30th January 2020

Visits to our school are encouraged. To arrange, please call 0121 459 4451.

Ark Kings Academy was named as the most improved academy in the country just three years after joining the Ark network. Join us in transforming our school and having a real impact on our students’ lives.

We are looking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Catering Assistant. You will be working as part of a team who ensure the delivery of a consistent, high-quality meal service that meets the needs of the Academy by assisting with all aspects of food preparation, food service, kitchen hygiene and other duties associated with the running of the kitchen and food service operations.

"We are a big family and we know that we are moving forward and making a difference. Every day we’re opening students’ eyes to opportunities in Birmingham and beyond, students that may have otherwise been forgotten about. Our progress so far has been incredible and we know that one day we will be an outstanding school.”

Staff member at Ark Kings Academy

We employ an open-door policy that extends to all staff and students, to encourage a collaborative working environment. Staff receive regular training sessions to nurture professional progression at every stage. 

As a staff member at Ark Kings Academy, you will be part of Ark, an international charity and one of the UK's most successful multi-academy trusts, with a network of 37 schools in 4 locations across the country.  Click here to find out more about the benefits of work for Ark Kings Academy.

Ark value diversity and are committed to safeguarding and promoting child welfare. The successful candidate will be subject to DBS and any other relevant employment checks.

The Role

As a Catering Assistant, you will be working as part of a team who ensure the delivery of a consistent, high-quality meal service that meets the needs of the Academy by assisting with all aspects of food preparation, food service, kitchen hygiene and other duties associated with the running of the kitchen and food service operations.

Job Description: Catering Assistant

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and cooking of a range of nutritious food for meal times
• Serve the food to an exceptional standard and interact with the staff and pupils in an appropriate and helpful way, providing a knowledgeable service at all times, in particular with regard to allergens and other dietary requirements
• Assist in the sale, service and clearing of all food, beverages and utensils
• Handle cash as required under supervision and/or operate a cashless till and any other items of catering machinery or equipment, as directed
• Assist with routine and deep cleaning of the kitchen, food storage, service and dining areas, including heavy and light equipment and machinery, crockery and cutlery, in accordance with the cleaning schedule
• Follow established kitchen systems and procedures to guarantee an efficient and organised meal service
• Assist with events and functions as required
• Receive deliveries, ensure correct stock rotation ensuring that all perishable and non-perishable commodities are stored under the correct conditions

Other

• Actively promotes the safety and welfare of our children and young people
• Ensures compliance with Arks data protection rules and procedures
• Work with Ark Central and other academies in the Ark network, to establish good practice throughout the network, offering support where required
• To undertake any other responsibilities as directed by the Line Manager or the Principal
• To attend training appropriate to the post

Person Specification: Catering Assistant

Qualifications

• Health & Safety and Food Hygiene qualification L3, desirable
• First Aid qualification, desirable

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Experience working in a busy kitchen
• Experience catering in large quantities within a school setting, desirable
• Experience of working with children, desirable

Behaviours

• Genuine passion for and a belief in the potential of every pupil
• A robust awareness of keeping children safe, noticing safeguarding and welfare concerns, and you understand how and when to take appropriate action
• Belief that every student should have access to an excellent education regardless of background
• Professional outlook, detailed orientated and able to multi task and meet deadlines
• A team player that can work collaboratively as well as using own initiative
• Friendly, calm and approachable, even under pressure

Other

• Right to work in the UK
• Commitment to equality of opportunity and the safeguarding and welfare of all students
• Willingness to undertake training
• This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our academies.  In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process. This process is outlined here, but can be provided in more detail if requested. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.