Catering Assistant

A lovely primary school in Yaxely are currently looking to appoint a Catering Assistant to support the catering team.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent catering and skills. This role will start on a temporary basis and if the candidate is succesful then a permanent contract will be offered at Christmas.

Main Responsibilties:

• To maintain the highest possible standards of service to students, staff and visitors.
• To carry out instructions received from Assistant Cook/Chef Manager.
• To complete basic food preparation & cooking e.g. sandwiches, salads, vegetables.
• Wash dishes, cutlery, tumblers, jugs, serving utensils, containers, tables and all other catering equipment in the dining and service areas
• To ensure food hygiene and health and safety regulations is adhered to at all times.

You will be required to work within a brilliant primary school in Yaxley.

To be considered for the role of School Catering Assistant you will:

• Experience working with children or within a kitchen/catering setting

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

GBP12.21- GBP17.56 per hour

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Experience working with children or within a kitchen/catering setting

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.