Casual Kitchen Assistant (Relief Cover)

To start as soon as possible

We are looking for a friendly and reliable Casual Kitchen Assistant to join our team, providing cover for staff absence and busy periods (typically between 08:30am and 2:30pm Monday to Friday, term time only). This cover may be required at short notice and will be across BGN and our four satellite schools in Banbury and Chipping Norton.

Working under the guidance of the Chef Manager, you will support the preparation and delivery of food services to both students and staff.

No previous experience is required, as full training will be provided. However, candidates should demonstrate an aptitude and enthusiasm for working with food and young people.

What we offer:

• Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme with enhanced employer contributions
• A friendly, supportive, and positive working environment
• Cycle to Work Scheme 

Please note:  Candidates must be able to work across all sites in Banbury and Chipping Norton 

All applicants must be able to demonstrate an empathy for, and understanding of, the Catholic Christian ethos of the school.

If you have any questions or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact our HR department: hr@bgn.oxon.sch.uk or call us on 01295 264216

Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form, part of The Pope Francis Multi Academy Company, has a responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) and where relevant, a childcare disqualification check. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including two suitable references, evidence of Right to Work, Medical Clearance and where applicable a prohibition check and evidence of qualifications. All successful candidates will be required to present photographic ID and or their birth certificate along with evidence of any name changes. 

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.