CATERING OFFICER - SCHOOL KITCHEN

Location

Elm Tree Community Primary School, Elmers Wood Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 6SA (151 on roll)

Tel: 01695 50924
School website: www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/

Summary

Catering Officer - School Kitchen

Position: Catering Officer
Location: Elm Tree Community Primary School, Skelmersdale, WN8 6SA
Working Hours: 20

Monday - Thursday: 9:45am – 1:30pm

Friday: 8:30am – 1:30pm

Term time only (45.25 weeks)

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Catering Officer to join our school kitchen team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about food and working in a school environment. As a Catering Officer, you will be responsible for assisting in the preparation and serving of nutritious meals to students and staff, maintaining high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness, and supporting the smooth operation of the school catering service.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with the preparation and cooking of meals in line with menu plans and dietary requirements.

Serve meals to students and staff in a friendly and efficient manner.

Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards, including daily cleaning and sanitizing of kitchen areas.

Support the head chef in stock control and the ordering of ingredients.

Help maintain a safe, welcoming, and professional environment within the kitchen and dining areas.

Requirements:

Previous experience in catering or food preparation (ideally in a school or similar setting).

Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards (Food Safety Level 2 or equivalent preferred).

A positive attitude, with the ability to work well as part of a team.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with children, staff, and visitors in a professional manner.

Flexibility and willingness to adapt to the needs of the school kitchen.

If you are passionate about food and want to make a difference in the lives of students, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply:
Please send your application form over to Jordan Calderbank – calderbankj@elmtree.lancs.sch.uk by 12 noon on Friday 31st January 2025.

Closing Date: Friday 31st January 2025 at 12 noon

Elm Tree Community Primary School committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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.

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.