CLACTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL CATERING ASSISTANT Pay Range: Local Government Pay Scale 2 Actual Salary from: £13,917 - £14,136 (Points 3-4) Start Date: ASAP The Role A role has arisen at Clacton County High School for a Catering Assistant to join our catering team. The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Catering Manager assisting with all aspects of the preparation of food and beverages and service to the standards required by the school. Our catering team pride themselves on providing a high-quality dining experience for our students and staff and therefore the ideal candidate will have a strong focus on customer service and being a team player. All members of the CCHS and Sigma Sixth community of staff are committed to our guiding principles of ‘Higher Expectations, Raising Aspirations, Transforming Lives’. The role of Catering Services Assistant is expected to promote and instil these ideals, to be a role model to all; both colleagues and students in school. This post is 25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus non-pupil days). The working pattern is 9:00am – 2:30pm Monday to Friday; however, this is flexible and a discussion can be had around working pattern should the above not be suitable for the successful candidate. Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response. Some of the key responsibilities of the role include: The preparation and simple cooking of food and beverages. Serving customers. To undertake cleaning duties as directed, including equipment (light and heavy), walls (up to 6ft.), floors, fixtures and fittings, cooking utensils, cutlery, crockery, glassware etc. During service times, to ensure that tables and counters are clean and reasonably practicable and adequately stocked. To maintain a high standard of personal and general cleanliness and hygiene to comply with statutory and school regulations. To attend training activities and/or meetings as required. Occasionally, to assist with special functions at the school which may be outside of normal working hours. (The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification). If you have: A good team work ethic and communication skills. A shared passion for the ethos of making a real difference to young people with the ability to motivate, inspire and have high expectations of others. A commitment to safeguarding and child protection. If you are ready to: To comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health and safety in the workplace. To ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the school’s Equal Opportunities Policy. …. then CCHS is the school for the next step in your career. Why work for The Sigma Trust, Clacton County High School? We can offer you: A Competitive Salary Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships Employee benefits include: Excellent pension scheme A Health Cash Plan Free membership to Perkbox, offering discounts and savings Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice Cycle to Work scheme Eye care plan Annual free flu vaccination Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms Discounted cinema tickets Eligible for Blue Light Card Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation. Additional Information: For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk To Apply To apply for this post, please click on the ‘apply’ button. Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and any CV’s and accompanying covering letters will be disregarded. A Notes for Applicants document is attached for further information. Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 23rd March 2025 Shortlisting date: w/c Monday 24th March 2025 Interview date: TBC The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools. The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision ‘To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’, where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.