Catering Assistant
Job Title: Catering Assistant
Employer: Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Job Type: Facilities
Job Phase: Primary
NOR: 384
Grade: Grade 2 Points 3-5
Actual Salary: £24,027 to £24,790
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: Part time, Term time only
Location: Liverpool
Start Date: Start immediately
Closing Date: Friday, April 4th, 2025
About the School
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School is a Catholic Voluntary Aided School for boys and girls in the 2 to 11 age range based in Everton near Liverpool city centre. We want our school to be very much at the heart of the community we serve and we look to work with parents, carers and the local community to ensure we not only have a positive impact on the lives of our children but also on anyone who may come into contact with our school for whatever reason. We would welcome a new team member who has a ‘can do and will do’ attitude, is willing to co-operate with our experienced school catering team, the wider school staff and children in our school. We are committed to your personal and professional development. The ideal candidate will share our commitment to the practices and values of our school and Food For Thought.
About the Role
Catering Assistants help provide nutritious, balanced and value-for-money meals to children every lunchtime under the direction of the school cook. Key responsibilities:
1. Preparing basic food items within agreed cooking methods.
2. Maintaining the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene within the kitchen and dining area.
3. Ensuring that the cleaning schedule is completed as required.
4. Assisting with the serving of all meals and beverages.
5. Supporting the catering team with all duties, such as, dining room set up and clean up.
6. Ensuring that the kitchen and service areas are clean and tidy.
7. Check and store deliveries with due diligence, following safe food practices and procedures.
8. Ensuring health and safety regulations are followed.
9. Following all safeguarding policies and procedures of the school.
‘Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to keeping children safe. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory pre-employment checks including satisfactory references and Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview.’ Online searches will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.
Personal Qualities
The successful candidate may be required, from time to time, to undertake other duties appropriate to this role.
How to Apply
Application packs are available from the school by request, or can be accessed on the school website at www.oliprimary.co.uk. Completed forms should be returned for the attention of Mr Crilly, Chair of Governors, to admin@oliprimaryschool.co.uk.
Closing Date: Friday 4th April 2025
Short Listing Date: Monday 7th April 2025
Interview Date: Monday 14th April 2025
Contact Details
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Northumberland Terrace, Everton, Liverpool.
L5 3QF
Contact Name: Marion Chute
Contact Telephone: 0151 260 8957
Contact e-mail: admin@oliprimaryschool.co.uk
Website: www.oliprimary.co.uk
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