If you enjoy working in a busy environment and want to contribute to our student’s dining experience, this is the role for you!

The purpose of this role is to provide effective support to the Catering Manager and the catering team within the academy.  Our expectation of the individual is that they will have the ability to both prepare and serve food of a high standard to staff and students.  

The working hours are 25 per week, working school Term Time plus 1 week (39 working weeks per year).

Why work at Ormiston Venture Academy?

Ormiston Venture Academy is an outstanding academy where the contributions and aspirations of students and staff alike are valued.  We have a culture of collaboration and are wholly committed to the development of our staff to ensure you have access to the best professional opportunities through both the Ignite Teaching School and our partnerships beyond Venture.

Our new colleague will also benefit from being part of Ormiston Academies Trust, a MAT of 43 primary and secondary academies.  The Trust’s vision is for all young people to have access to the highest academic, social and practical skills required to achieve their full potential.  OAT support all staff so that they can enhance and develop their professional skills whatever their role within the trust. OAT is one of the largest and longest standing trusts in the school system and is guided by our founder, Peter Murray’s belief that every child deserves the chance to thrive.

By joining Venture, you are becoming a part of a national academy trust while maintaining a clear focus on working closely with our local community to ensure we are moulding the young people of the future.

Your opportunity at Venture

A general outline of the role is below but please see the attached job description for full information;

Key Responsibilities/tasks:

• Basic food preparation
• General cleaning and pot washing duties using both manual and mechanical equipment supporting hygiene standards in the kitchen and dining room
• To ensure supplies are stored in accordance with catering standards
• Observing Health & Safety regulations and safe procedures generally
• To assist in any other area of academy kitchen as and when required
  

If you believe you have the skills and energy this post requires, we would be delighted to hear from you.

The closing date for all applications is 6 January 2025.  Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Ormiston Venture Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. 

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974