Unsted Park School are recruiting for a Catering Assistant to join their catering team! We are looking for passionate people, who can promote healthy eating and provide varied meals that meet the required care standards and contribute to the wellbeing of our Children and Young People. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking within the school as well as general kitchen duties including putting deliveries away, cleaning and washing up. In addition, be responsible for the ensuring that the kitchen and associated areas are kept to a high standard of hygiene, including food and equipment storage. You will collaborate with special education staff to develop interesting and varied menus that accommodate individual dietary restrictions and sensory needs. Hours are until - 40 weeks per year.
Our benefits include:
1. Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme
2. Comprehensive induction
3. Blue Light Card
4. Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression
5. Pension scheme
6. Paid for enhanced DBS
7. Wellbeing support
8. Cycle to work scheme and more!
Unsted Park School has an Ofsted rating of Good with Outstanding features. Our school is set in a beautiful semi-rural location with 44 acres of surrounding grounds. We are a SEN school specialising in the education and care of children and young people between the age of 7 to 19 years who are diagnosed as being on the autistic spectrum with associated learning difficulties. We are looking for someone with the passion, enthusiasm and drive to support our young people in achieving their potential. You will be part of a dedicated and lively team that focuses strongly on the core areas of education, independence and inclusion.
As the school's Catering Assistant you will be required to:
9. Plan, prepare, and cook fresh well-balanced meals for pupils and staff, considering their specific dietary requirements and preferences
10. Collaborate with special education staff to develop interesting and varied menus that accommodate individual dietary restrictions and sensory needs
11. Ensure that all meals are prepared and served in accordance with food safety regulations and best practices
12. Maintain stock levels
13. Maintain accurate records in accordance with health & safety policies
14. Foster a positive dining experience for pupils by creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere during mealtimes
A Level 3 qualification or equivalent is an essential requirement, as well as previous experience preparing and cooking meals gained within a professional kitchen environment along with the following characteristics:
Communication – Communicating with our young people is vital to understand their needs. Good teamwork and communication plays a key part in ensuring important information is relayed to other staff.
Organisation –You will need to be confident and organised in updating menus, dietary requirements and reporting information that will be relevant to the care of our young people.
Attentive – No young person is the same so being attentive to understand them and identify areas where we can support is important.
Above all, we provide a supportive and collaborative working environment where you can flourish in your career and feel incredibly rewarded by helping those who need it most.
If you want to progress your career, Aspris Children’s Services will help you get there.
Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools
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