CATERING ASSISTANT

Location

Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood, Melbourne Avenue, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 8AY (796 on roll)

Tel: 01253 872659
School website: www.cardinalallen.co.uk

Summary

We are seeking to appoint a Catering Assistant to join our catering team.

The ideal candidate will be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. You will have a high standard of personal and food hygiene. You will deliver a high level of customer service and be able to work well as part of a team. You will be enthusiastic, reliable, and a good communicator.

Main Duties:

Basic food preparation and cooking

Preparing toast for break service

Serving food

Cashless till operation

Setting-up and clearance of service and dining areas

General cleaning and washing-up duties

Storage of deliveries

THE ROLE

To assist with the preparation, delivery and serving of food and drink in order to provide break and lunch service to pupils, staff and visitors.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

The ideal candidate will be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. You will have a high standard of personal and food hygiene. You will deliver a high level of customer service and be able to work well as part of a team. You will be enthusiastic, reliable, and a good communicator.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Essential Qualifications

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Desirable Qualifications

Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 (or willing to complete)

Essential Experience

Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

Able to deliver a high level of customer service

Able to work effectively as part of a team

Have a high standard of personal and food hygiene

Able to safely lift weights of up to 20 Kilograms

Desirable Experience

Experience of working in a commercial catering environment

Flexibility to work additional hours to cover staff absences and school events

For an informal discussion please contact:

Interested candidates are welcome to call the Business Manager, prior to application, for an informal discussion.

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.