Catering Technician - Part-time

St George's CE Foundation School, Broadstairs

• Ref:KCC886-5447-499S
• Posted:14/07/2025
• Pay:Kent Scheme A (£15,091 per annum)
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:21/07/2025 at 09:00
• Interviews:Friday, 1st August 2025

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CATERING TECHNICIAN REQUIRED FROM SEPTEMBER 2025

Part Time, 39 weeks per year (Monday - Friday, 8.00 a.m. – 1.15 p.m.) – we can be flexible to an extent with these hours which can be discussed.

Term Time only with 5 days to be worked in school breaks to be agreed in advance.

Kent Scheme A

How would you like to work for a school that provides a supportive and friendly environment?

The post of Catering Technician has become available at our all-through school., based mainly at the secondary site  This role will include tasks such as preparing food, serving, clearing tables, washing up and any other associated tasks as directed by the Secondary Catering Manager.  Experience of cooking would be an advantage.

The hours of work are 8.00 a.m. until 1.15 p.m. Monday – Friday and the successful candidate could, at times, be expected to work after school for special events.

A uniform in line with KCC guidance will be provided.

Previous work in a school kitchen is not essential but will be advantageous and you should also have a food hygiene certificate, however, training could be provided if required.

The successful candidate will be hard working, friendly, have good food hygiene standards and be prepared to be an integral part of the Catering Team.

We can offer you:

• Working in outstanding facilities, with friendly and supportive staff
• 2 week October break
• Located in the beautiful coastal town of Broadstairs within the District of Thanet, we boast a central location with affordable housing.
• Greater likelihood of securing education at St George’s School for your children in accordance with our admissions criteria.

St George’s is a successful, oversubscribed school where achievement is rising rapidly, all we want is to provide the best possible education for our pupils.

Further information:

We reserve the right to close this post on receipt of sufficient applications.  We can only consider applications received in the school format, we are unable to accept CVs.

St George’s Church of England Foundation School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  An enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) with barred list check is required for all successful applicants.  If you are shortlisted we will complete an online search as part of our safeguarding procedures.

All data is processed in line with current data protection regulations under the legal obligations placed on the school such as the Education Act, Children’s Act and Health & Safety Act. Please see the school website www.stgeorges-school.org.uk for our school job applicants privacy notice.

Information about the school

St George’s Church of England Foundation School is a mixed all-through school for pupils aged 4–19, proudly judged as Good by Ofsted.

With a strong and distinctive Christian ethos, we are passionate about improving the life chances of every child in our care. Our vision — “Every moment, every day, every individual counts” — guides all aspects of school life and ensures a nurturing, inclusive environment where pupils and staff can thrive.

Our school benefits from modern, state-of-the-art facilities across both our Primary and Secondary phases and sits at the heart of the Broadstairs community. We are deeply committed to serving and supporting our local area, and our staff share a genuine passion for making a positive difference in the lives of our pupils.

At St George’s, we are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles at the school are classified as regulated activity. Therefore, an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred list information is required for all successful applicants. If you are shortlisted, please be aware that we will also conduct an online search as part of our safeguarding procedures.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Emma Cowin
• Address:Westwood Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2LH
• Telephone: (01843) 861696
• Email: emmacowin@st-georgescofe-thanet.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01843) 609001

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Employment of Ex-Offenders Policy
• School Safeguarding Policy
• Job Description