CATERING ASSISTANT

Location

Penwortham Priory Academy, Crow Hills Road, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 0JE (753 on roll)

Tel: 01772 320250
School website: www.priory.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

We are seeking a Catering Assistant to provide support in the preparation, cooking and serving of food and beverages plus related catering duties. Experience not essential however candidates must have good customer care skills and standard of hygiene. Candidates must also be able to work under pressure, have good use of initiative and work as part of a team.

Days: Monday to Friday term time only Hours: 22.5 hours per week - 9.30am-2.30pm with 30 minute break

Closing date: Monday, 13 January 2025 at 9am. Interviews will be held on 20th & 21st January 2025.

Please contact Mrs Barker, Business Manager, or Miss Rigby, Catering Manager for more information.

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

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to an Enhanced DBS check following the offer of a post, and any offer is subject to satisfactory checks being obtained.

This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis.
Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: head@priory.lancs.sch.uk

Desirable Qualifications

Food Hygiene Certificate

Desirable Experience

Customer Care

Health and Safety

Basic Food Hygiene

Experience of working in the Catering industry

Food preparation skills

For an informal discussion please contact:

SBM, Mrs C Barker - c.barker@priory.lancs.sch.uk , Catering Manager, Miss Rigby - h.rigby@priory.lancs.sch.uk

Proposed Interview Date:

20/01/2025 

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.