Catering Assistant

We are looking for an enthusiastic member of staff to join our friendly catering team to assist in the preparation and serving of main meals, snacks and drinks for the students, staff and visitors at Sandymoor Ormiston Academy.

• Assist in the preparation and serving of main meals, snacks and drinks.
• Maintain cleanliness and adhere to food safety standards.
• Support staff, students and visitors during meal times.
• Work 22.5 hours per week during school term time (39 weeks per year).

• Prior experience in catering or food service preferred.
• Experience working with young people in an educational setting is an advantage.
• Proactive, flexible, and able to communicate clearly and effectively across all platforms.
• Commitment to maintaining high expectations of learning, achievement and behaviour.

• Extensive professional development programme and CPD.
• Pension scheme (Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution.
• Pro rata salary with annual leave of 26 days plus bank holidays (rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service).
• Lifestyle benefits offering significant savings on shopping, leisure and travel outlets.
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice schemes.
• Free parking.

Sandymoor Ormiston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.