The Role
Kitchen Assistants work part time, predominantly during term time weeks, 35 contracted working weeks per year, with further additional hours available in school holidays during lettings periods. The hours for this role will be 12:45 - 17:00. Working during lettings is not compulsory but we encourage staff to sign up to spread the workload and earn overtime.
Our school (St Mary’ Calne, St Margaret's Calne and St Mary’s Calne Sports Club) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The Catering Department
The primary objective of the Catering Department is to ensure the provision of a caring, responsive, smooth, seamless and flexible operation to satisfy the needs and expectations of pupils, staff and parents at all times. All catering staff are expected to actively contribute to the achievement of this objective.
The Catering Department operates in various locations on site including the Main Kitchen, Boarding House Kitchens, associated dining rooms, and occasionally elsewhere on site or off site as required.
Key Responsibilities
Duties will include, but not be restricted to:
- ensuring that school standards of hygiene, safety and cleanliness are met and maintained in all catering operational areas and at all times
- assisting with aspects of food preparation, presentation and service (including in the servery)
- ensuring that school standards are met at the end of the day/shift, specifically: for cutlery, crockery, glassware, dining room and kitchen utensils processed through the dish wash area
- accurately complete necessary task records
- undertaking regular cleaning and deep cleaning, when directed, of kitchen floors, walls, serving stations, kitchen equipment and dining room tables/chairs
- assist at special functions which may be held on/off-site and out of normal working, including at weekends.
- attend in-service training appropriate to the department, to keep necessary skills up to date and to participate in the school appraisal and development scheme
- to carry out any other duties that are within scope, spirit and purpose of the job and its title as requested by the Catering Manager and/or senior catering staff
Requirements
- Smart, professional appearance
- Professional manner
- Flexibility
- Punctuality
- Reliability
- Food hygiene certificate (desirable, but training will be given)
- Allergen training certificate (desirable, but training will be given)
Further Details
While no job description can capture every responsibility associated with a role, all staff members may be required to perform additional reasonable and relevant duties as assigned by the Head.
St Mary’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. Due to the nature of the work involved, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
All members of staff are expected to have proper regard for the school’s safeguarding policy and procedures, including up-to-date training.
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered fairly and in accordance with applicable laws, irrespective of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation.
Research indicates that candidates, particularly those from under-represented backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they do not meet every listed criteria. If you believe your skills and experience align with this role, we encourage you to apply, even if you do not satisfy each requirement.
Further information about the schools may be viewed on the following websites:
www.stmaryscalne.org www.stmargaretsprep.org.uk www.smcsports.co.uk
www.calneindependentschools.org/work-with-us/
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Calne SN11 0DF (preferred)
Work Location: In person
