Catering Assistant

Maiden Erlegh Trust operates an in-house catering function, delivering high quality and nutritious food to students within our schools. Working under the direction of the Trust catering manager and the school chef, the catering assistant would support in the delivery of the menu in Maiden Erlegh School (Silverdale Road).By providing excellent care and services tostudents,the successful candidate will support to grow the catering operations and willsupport theTrust to implement its sustainabilityobjectivesrelating to catering operations.

We are looking for staff who are willing to be flexible to support the needs of students, and other stakeholders, and to meet the operational needs of the school. This will provide excellent opportunities for staff to develop new skills and gain experience in a variety of areas.

The successful candidate will be:

• Friendlyand professionalin their interactions withthe catering team,studentsand staff.
• Able tooperatethe till system efficiently to enable students to pass through service quickly, maximising the time that they can spend outside or engaged in otherlunch timeactivities.
• Confident working in a busy kitchen andpossessprior experienceof working in a similar setting.
• Reliable.Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to work to the highest standards of food safety and follow HSE requirements.
• Capable of moderate physical activity (lifting pans, standing).
• Willing to undertake training to support their own professional development and the operational needs of a growing school.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Customer service experience.
• Previouscatering experience, preferably within a School, high volume restaurants or contract catering environment.
• A currentFood hygiene qualification, or a willingness to undertake training.
• Experience of the Food standards and H&S requirements of a school catering setting, including catering for special dietaryrequirementsand allergies.
• The ability to develop positive and caring relationships with children.
• A high levelof professionalism, with respect for others, and a positive attitude.
• The school will be a part of the successful Maiden Erlegh Trust who currentlyoperateeight other schools in Berkshire and South Oxfordshire. The Trust has a reputation for drivinghigh standardsand excellence in all its schools, with a strongtrack recordof outcomes and improving OFSTED grading.

Our People Development Curriculum provides professional development pathways for every role within the Trust, both teaching and support staff, through which staff can tailor CPD to their own needs.

We have a proventrack recordof supporting ambitious staff in to middle and senior leadership posts and can offer opportunities to broaden your impact on the sector through the work of the Maiden Erlegh Institute. We?arevery happyto discuss flexible working arrangements, including part-time working and job-sharing.

Benefits

Staff Wellbeing isvery importantto us. As a staff member of Maiden Erlegh Trust these are just some of the examples of how we show our appreciation to staff.

• Breakfast and lunch provided for staff regularly, including on many INSET days and as a thank you throughout the year.
• Free eye tests are provided for eligible staff.
• Free flu vaccinations are offered to all staff.
• CPD is available for all staff at all levels.
• Weoperatea system of ME days allowing staff to requestanadditionalday off per year to attendspecial eventssuch as childrens sports daysandgraduations,familyand friends' weddings.

Further information about some of the staff benefits that Maiden Erlegh Trust offers its employees, can be found on our website.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and successful references.?

Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible as the Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

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