The successful candidate will be: 

• Friendly and professional in their interactions with students and staff. 
• Able to prepare, cook and serve food efficiently to enable students to pass through service quickly, maximising the time that they can spend outside or engaged in other lunchtime activities. 
• Confident working in a kitchen environment and possess prior experience of working in a similar setting. 
• Reliable.  Able to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Able to work to the highest standards of food safety and follow HSE requirements. 
• Capable of moderate physical activity (lifting pans, standing). 
• Willing to undertake training to support their own professional development and the operational needs of a growing school.  

 We are looking for someone who has:  

• Customer service experience. 
• Previous catering experience, preferably within a School, high volume restaurants or contract catering environment. 
• A current Food hygiene qualification, or a willingness to undertake training. 
• Experience of the Food standards and H&S requirements of a school catering setting, including catering for special dietary requirements and allergies. 
• The ability to develop positive and caring relationships with children. 
• A high level of professionalism, with respect for others, and a positive attitude. 
• A driving licence and access to own transport.

 About the Trust:

Maiden Erlegh Trust is committed to developing a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative community of highly effective schools that deliver excellent education opportunities for the children and young people of the communities we serve.  Through our work we will ensure that our children are equipped with the knowledge, skills and behaviours to deal with the demands of an ever-changing world.  The Trust currently comprises 9 schools in the local area, with a variety of settings including primary, secondary, special and a PRU.  As a Trust, we encourage professional development at all levels through the use of cross Trust networks to share best practice and ideas.  We also actively encourage the promotion of staff to different roles within the Trust and to different settings in line with their career aspirations.  Click Work @ Maiden Erlegh Trust to find out more information about why you should work for Maiden Erlegh Trust and to read testimonials from existing staff. 

Benefits:

Further information about some of the staff benefits that Maiden Erlegh Trust offers its employees, can be found on our website HERE

Staff Wellbeing is very important to us.  As a member of Maiden Erlegh Trust staff these are just some of the examples of how we show our appreciation to staff.

• We operate a system of ‘ME days’ allowing staff to request on additional day off per year to attend special events such as children’s sports days & graduations, family and friends' weddings.
• CPD is available for all staff at all levels.
• Free flu vaccinations are offered to all staff.
• Free eye tests are provided for eligible staff.
• Breakfast and lunch provided for staff regularly, including on many INSET days and as a thank you throughout the year.

If you believe that this is an environment where you can thrive, develop and substantially contribute to an exciting future for our students, then you are encouraged to explore further by contacting recruitment@maidenerleghtrust.org  for a more detailed discussion, if required.

Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible as we reserve the right to close the advert and interview at any time.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and successful references.