Job description

We are looking to appoint Kitchen Assistants across our academies in Croydon, working term time including INSET days.

10 hours per week (£5,773pa) - Applegarth Academy

18.75 hours per week (£10,825pa) - Tudor Academy

12.50 hours per week (£7,216pa) - Heathfield Academy

The successful candidate must:

• Have a knowledge of basic food preparation
• Be able to work effectively in a busy and hectic environment
• Have an ability to read and complete simple instructions, such as cleaning rota, work rota, temperature and control sheets.
• Be able to communicate with all kitchen, staff and pupils.
• Display and maintain a high standard of personal hygiene.
• Able to encourage children to select a balanced meal.
• Display a commitment to the Trust’s equalities policies.

We can offer you:

• enthusiastic children, who are keen to learn;
• a dedicated leadership team, who are committed to supporting and developing colleagues;
• excellent professional development and promotion opportunities;
• membership to Perkbox discount scheme;
• subsidised private health care with Benenden.

Our Academies are inclusive, with the highest academic standards; we will take children from all backgrounds and give them the knowledge, skills and confidence to flourish. The happiness, well-being and success of our pupils is at the centre of everything we do.

The Job Description and Person Specification fully outline the requirements of this post. Supporting statements must be written in line with the Person Specification. Please indicate on your application which of the academies listed you are applying for. If no academy is indicated, we will assume you are happy to work at any of the academies mentioned.

STEP Academy Trust believes that its workforce should reflect the local community and that all groups within the community should have equal access to the Trust’s employment opportunities. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Applicants must hold the right to work in the UK. CVs are not accepted.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, social media check, and satisfactory references.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: From £12.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Thornton Heath: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 24/02/2023
Reference ID: Kitchen Assistant Croydon Academies