About HEART Academies Trust

HEART Academies Trust formed in 2017 and currently consists of one secondary school, Bedford Academy and three partner primary schools, Cauldwell, Shackleton and Shortstown. Together we serve more than 2500 pupils aged from 2 to 18 years.

We are a non-profit making charitable company sponsored by the Harpur Trust, one of the largest charities in the UK. With a proven track-record in education through their ownership and management of four Harpur Trust private schools in Bedford and as a sponsor of Bedford Academy since its creation in 2010, they are the perfect partner to support HEART Academies Trust as we grow.

HEART Academies Trust supports continuity of education within the community. Adopting a ‘stronger together’ approach and a commitment to positive collaboration enables each academy within the Trust to celebrate what they already do well whilst providing opportunities to ensure continued development and improvement across all academies within the Trust.

What we offer

As part of HEART Academies Trust, staff are valued and supported, allowing them to contribute fully to the wider school community. Our commitment to staff development and wellbeing is paramount.

·       Paid wellbeing day per year.

·       £200 Refer a friend scheme, tech scheme and cycle to work scheme.

·       Employee assist programme.

·       Generous pension and a competitive salary.

·       Free gym, shower and parking facilities.

·       Free tea, coffee, breakfast and eye tests.

·       An open and collaborative working environment with an inclusive workplace

·       A commitment to environmental sustainability.

What we’re looking for

Under the direction of the Kitchen Manager:

·       Prepare foodstuffs and undertake basic cooking.

·       To help maximize the sales by actively encouraging students to select from the menu.

·       Serve food to students, staff and visitors.

·       Wash up and perform general kitchen duties.

·       Clean the kitchen, including equipment, according to established routines.

·       To ensure that the Kitchen Record Keeping Book is correctly followed and updated.

·       During food service times ensure that tables, counters and display fridges are adequately cleaned and stocked.

·       Operate tills as required.

·       Clean the dining area at the end of food service.

·       Empty rubbish bins in food areas.

·       Always follow health & safety laws /guidance and work within the food hygiene standards.

·       Promote the healthy school agenda and initiatives to students.

·       Attend training to support the role as required.

·       Occasionally assist with special school events outside of normal working hours as required.

·       Report any customer comments or complaints to the Kitchen Manager and take any remedial action as instructed to do so.

·       Report immediately any accidents, fire, theft, loss, damage, unfit food, or other irregularities and take such action as may be appropriate.

25 hours per week

Term-time only

10:00-15:00 Monday - Friday