Catering Assistant Required from 1st February 2025 Part time 32.5 hrs per week Permanent - Term time only 39 weeks Salary grade A point 2 (FTE £23,656.00 per annum) £17,872.26 actual salary per annum Lawn Primary School is looking for a motivated, energetic and organised individual to become part of the Catering team. Lawn Primary School is an outstanding primary school with 425 pupils. We are located in a leafy suburb of Derby with extensive grounds and buildings. We are a big but friendly staff team where everyone matters. Lunchtimes are a happy time and all our food is cooked from scratch and adheres to school food standards. Main Responsibilities are: • Assist with the preparation of food to be served to the children and staff • Assist preparing and serving breakfast at Treehouse Club • Cleaning equipment and premises • Preparation of the dining room, including moving furniture, wiping tables and trays and setting up the counter • Serving food to staff and pupils • Washing up kitchen and dining equipment • Working within food hygiene regulations and Health and Safety The successful candidate will be friendly, have good communication skills as well as the ability to adapt their approach to suit the needs and different personalities of the children. You will: • Be passionate about making a difference to every child. • Work well in a team • Have an adaptable and flexible approach to work • Be punctual and reliable In return we offer: • A welcoming community and a highly motivated, professional staff team that are driven towards continuously raising standards. • a happy working environment with friendly and well-behaved children, • Excellent professional development opportunities through an extensive range of network groups and other Transform Trust initiatives • Calm and purposeful environments • Excellent partnerships between pupils, staff, parents, governors and community • Suitable training, including First Aid, where required. • Career opportunities as part of a successful Multi Academy Trust Visits to our school are warmly welcomed, please contact the school office to arrange an appointment. Any questions or queries should be directed to Michelle Hennessy at Lawn Primary School, Norbury Close, Allestree, Derby DE22 2QR or by Email: m.hennessylawn.derby.sch.uk Telephone: 01332 550178 Closing date for applications: 12th January 2025 at Midnight Interviews will be held on: 21st January 2025