Salary:                            Grade 1, Point 2: £1,860 per annum 

Contract:                      Part-time, 3 hours 20 minutes per week, 38.4 weeks (term time plus inset days), fixed term until 22nd July 2026.

We require a Catering Assistant with a flexible approach to undertake a range of catering responsibilities, depending on the operational needs of the catering facility. The role is to cover the lunchtime period on Thursdays and Fridays for 1hr and 40 minutes each day. Duties will include assisting in the preparation, cooking and serving of meals (under the direction of the Catering Supervisor), general washing up and cleaning.

Main responsibilities and duties

• To assist in all aspects of food preparation, cooking and serving of meals
• Preparing the area for meals
• To carry out washing-up, cleaning of equipment and kitchen areas, as directed
• To clear and clean the dining areas
• To prepare beverages, as directed
• Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in accordance with the school’s safeguarding and child protection policy

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Should you wish to arrange a visit to view the School, please do not hesitate to contact the School Office on office@stmarygillingham.dorset.sch.uk or on 01747 824446 who will be happy to arrange this.

SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern. 

 Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role may include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child.  It will have contact with young people on a day-to-day basis.  SAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification, and the post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check.  The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. 

 SAST recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

This role is UK- based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.