Catering Assistant - Northern Counties School (Maternity Cover - 12 months)

Holland & Barrett; Newcastle upon Tyne, Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization is seeking a Catering Assistant for a 12-month maternity cover at their school kitchen. This part-time position involves assisting with food preparation, service, and cleaning duties. Candidates must have kitchen experience and a current Food Hygiene qualification. The role operates 16 hours per week during term time only. The organization values staff development and offers a variety of employee benefits including training and well-being support.

Benefits

School holidays off

Wellbeing support

Contributory Pension Scheme

Induction and ongoing training

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted shopping scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted Nexus Travel Corporate Pop Card

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a kitchen is essential.
• Current Food Hygiene qualification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation for the school kitchen.
• Support service and cleaning operations in the kitchen.

Skills

Experience working in a kitchen

Food Hygiene qualification

Job description

Catering Assistant - Northern Counties School (Maternity Cover - 12 months)

Who Are We?

The Percy Hedley Foundation is one of the largest regional charities supporting people with a range of learning and physical needs. We take a person centred, flexible approach to the care and support we provide.

We work towards excellence every day and our team members are committed to delivering the very best outcomes for the people we support. Our dynamic and flexible service is tailored to the specific needs of the individual, making it easier to live, learn and be part of a world adapting to change.

The Role

We currently have a vacancy for a Catering Assistant to join our school kitchen staff. Working as part of a small team you will assist in the food preparation, service, and cleaning. The successful candidate will have experience of working in a kitchen. A current Food Hygiene qualification is essential.

The hours are 16 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks). This is a temporary post for 12 months.

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The Percy Hedley Foundation encourages career development and progression. We run a robust training programme and we also have development opportunities across the wider Foundation.

We also offer the following benefits to staff:

• School holidays off
• Wellbeing support (including occupational health, physio services and counselling services)
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Induction and ongoing training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to discounted Nexus Travel Corporate Pop Card (payments spread over 12 months and deducted from salary each month)

Salary amounts quoted are from 1 September to 31 August and therefore, if you commence employment part way through the academic year, they will be subject to an equated salary adjustment.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS and barring checks as well as other employment clearances such as referencing in line with our regulator’s legislation requirements.

Please note that this role is classed as regulated activity as it involves working directly with children and/or vulnerable adults. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-declaration form prior to interview, and all candidates will be subject to an online check prior to interview. The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013, 2020 & 2023) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Please note it is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and the Percy Hedley Foundation has the right to respond appropriately.

As a disability confident employer who is registered and accredited by the scheme, we would encourage all applications but please reach out if you require any guidance or support in your application.

Please access the following link for our child protection policy:

This recruitment is ongoing therefore the vacancy will close when a suitable number of applicants have been appointed.