What skills and experience we're looking for
• Holds a Level 2 food hygiene certificate (desirable but not essential);
• Has a good understanding of food handling, preparation and hygiene;
• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work with a variety of pupils and staff, and build good relationships;
• Has excellent practical and organisational skills;
• Is self-motivated dedicated and consistent, and takes pride in their work;
• Has the ability to deal with new challenging situations;
• Is a strong team player who can use their own initiative;
• Is aware of health and safety requirements;
• Can thrive working in a busy environment;
• Has a positive and flexible attitude.
What the school offers its staff
• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
• Opportunities for training and progression;
• The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.
Further details about the role
Pewsey Vale School is looking for a Catering Assistant to join its dedicated and friendly catering team to provide support with kitchen preparation and stock handling, starting as soon as possible.
Working Hours: Part Time (29.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 41 weeks per year, school term time plus two weeks, includes teacher Training Days).Contract: Temporary. Required: ASAP.
Pewsey Vale is a small but thriving co-educational school, educating young people between the ages of 11 and 16 years. Located in the village of Pewsey, our school community works together to ensure that all students are supported to reach their full potential in both their academic and personal development. As a school, we provide a supportive and challenging learning environment where every student is recognised as an individual and empowered to succeed. We believe in teaching that engages students and challenges them to exceed expectation and take risks so they can be resilient, creative and successful individuals. In December 2024 we joined Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to improve local education and draw on collective experience.
Reporting to the Executive Chef Manager, the successful candidate will be organised and consistent, with a good practical aptitude and must be able to observe health and safety regulations. Experience is preferred, although training will be provided by our expert team.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.