Catering Assistant - Fixed Term

Bridge & Patrixbourne CEP School, Canterbury

• Ref:KCC886-3122-66S
• Posted:14/09/2019
• Pay:KR2 (£9 an hour)
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:27/09/2019 at 08:00
• Interviews:w/c 30th September 2019

Advert

We are looking for someone to join and support our kitchen team in the preparation of school lunches.

The hours are 9.30am to 2.30pm, Monday to Friday (25 hours a week); Term-time only + 5 INSET Days.

Please note that this is a fixed-term contract for the remainder of this academic year.

This position is to assist the cook in daily tasks and to be on hand to help with any preparation, serving, cleaning, tidying, clearing up that is needed for the smooth running of the school kitchen.

This post involves regular contact with children and staff and therefore the successful candidate needs to be able to relate well to children and adults alike. The succesful candidate will have a very flexible approach to work, fitting in and helping where needed and being willing to step in and cover for the cook in the event of absence.  Ideally, in applying for this post you will have:

• High standards of work ethic and self-motivation
• The ability to form positive relationships with children and adults
• Some experience of working in a commercial kitchen and food preparation
• Level 1 or 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
• Awareness of and keen interest in healthy eating, nutritional information and food allergies
• High standards of personal presentation, punctuality, professional standards & team work
• Empathetic to social, emotional & physical needs of all children
• Very good interpersonal and organisational skills

You will be expected to undertake all necessary training related to this role; as and when requested by the Line Manager and/or Headteacher 

Information about the school

Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School is a welcoming and nurturing community which promotes creativity (developing our gifts), excellence (being the best we can be) and resilience (learning from our experiences). The school provides opportunities for everyone to flourish and grow within the love of God.

Our semi-rural location, approximately 3 miles from Canterbury, means that we benefit from beautiful natural surroundings which enhance our school curriculum offer. The school prides itself on the opportunities we provide the children in music, art and sports as well as high attainment and achievement in our development of the whole child.

The school also has strong links with the local church and the children are taught our Christian Values of compassion, trust, generosity, forgiveness and service. All children, staff, parents and governors display these values in the way that they interact and behave towards each other.

For more information please visit the school website: www.bridge.kent.sch.uk

Job Contact Information

• Name:Jessica Haigh
• Address:Conyngham Lane, Bridge, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 5JX
• Telephone: (01227) 830276
• Email: office@bridge.kent.sch.uk