Closing Date:
February 6, 2025
Interview Date:
February 13, 2025
Permanent, part time, mostly term time, likely start date April 2025
Ipswich School has been listed as one of the top 100 schools in the country and is one of the foremost independent schools in East Anglia. We were established prior to 1399 and moved to our present site in 1852. We have over 1100 pupils aged between 5 and 19 years and we are fully coeducational. The School operates a 5 day week, with representative sports played during the week and on Sundays.
This post is based at Westwood House, our Boarding House situated on Constitution Hill, Ipswich.
We are looking for a Catering Assistant to assist our Boarding House Chef in our busy Boarding House kitchen. Westwood House is home to around 50 students many of whom are from international backgrounds including China, Hong Kong, Zambia, and other European countries.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES INCLUDE:
* Wash all kitchen tins and utensils in hot, soapy water and rinse well.
* Follow the daily cleaning schedule, ensuring that all equipment is cleaned regularly and kept in a clean and safe condition.
* Empty the rubbish bin regularly to avoid overflow and it becoming too heavy to lift safely.
* Clean crockery and cutlery to a high standard and clean and sanitise trays.
* Assist the Boarding House Chef as directed with the preparation of the dining room prior to service and tidying of the room after service.
* Assist with the preparation of salads and desserts as required.
* Be polite and helpful to pupils and staff at all times.
* Ensure cruet sets are filled regularly and are clean before putting them on the tables.
* Ensure fresh juice is provided in the vending machine located in the dining room.
A uniform will be provided and you will be expected to adhere to responsibilities under the School’s Health, Safety & Welfare Policy and follow C.O.S.H.H regulations when using chemicals, always using protective wear.
HOURS OF WORK, PAY AND BENEFITS:
* This is a permanent, part-time position, subject to satisfactory completion of a 6-month probationary period.
* The working hours during Ipswich School boarding term time are:
Monday to Friday 4:45 pm – 7:15 pm (2.5 hours per day)
A total of 12.5 hours per week, during Ipswich School (boarding) term time (36 weeks per annum).
* The hours for this post will be reviewed with the postholder around September 2025 as we review our Boarding catering location and other arrangements. The times worked may be subject to change at that time, in discussion with you, or you may be offered hours elsewhere in our catering team.
* Please note that after a School holiday period boarding students return to the Boarding House one or two days prior to the start of the new term, or half term, and you will be required to work on those days.
* You will also be expected to work for one or two days prior to the start and after the end of each term (as instructed by the Catering Manager) to carry out a deep clean and you are always expected to work for 2 days prior to the start of the Michaelmas (Autumn) term for mandatory staff training.
* The starting salary will be £5,827 per annum, which includes holiday pay. Salaries are paid over 12 months in arrears by BACS on the last working day of each month throughout the year and are reviewed annually in April, to coincide with the review of the National Living Wage.
* Meals are provided whilst on duty.
* Uniform is provided and should be worn at all times.
* Staff are able to use the School’s swimming pool and fitness gym (in compliance with appropriate rules and regulations).
* You will have the option to join the School’s support staff, defined contribution, pension scheme and you will have access to Smarthealth, a wellbeing app offering 24/7 GP access.
Completed application forms should be returned to: The Director of HR, Ipswich School, 25 Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 3SG or email: hr@ipswich.school by noon on 6th February 2025.
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be advised as soon as possible after the closing date.
PLEASE NOTE:
* Ipswich School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position. The Ipswich School Policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders and the Code of Practice relating to the Disclosure and Barring Service are available on request.
* Ipswich School’s employees are responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people they are responsible for, or come into contact with. The post holder must adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding Children Policy at all times. If, in the course of carrying out his/her duties, the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, he/she must report any concerns to the School’s Safeguarding Children Officer.
* Ipswich School’s employees are expected to attend training in safeguarding children as directed.
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