• Careers Site Advertising End Date
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  • All Locations
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  • All Departments
    Catering
  • Advertising Salary
    £24,482 - £24,795 per year
  • Contract Type
    Permanent
  • Working Pattern
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  • Role Category
    Operations
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    Ark Tindal Primary Academy
  • Phase
    Primary
  • About The Role

  • Reports to: Catering Manager
    Contract: Permanent
    Working pattern: Thursday & Friday, 11am - 2pm (6hrs/week), Term time only
     
     As a Catering Assistant you will be working as part of a team who ensure the delivery of a consistent, high-quality meal service that meets the needs of the Academy, by assisting with all aspects of food preparation, food service, kitchen hygiene and other duties associated with the running of the kitchen and food service operations.
     
    Key Responsibilities:
    •  Assist in the preparation and cooking of a range of nutritious food for meal times
    • Serve the food to an exceptional standard and interact with the staff and pupils in an appropriate and helpful way
    •  Follow established kitchen systems and procedures to guarantee an efficient and organised meal service
    Experience:
    • Working in a busy kitchen environment
    • Catering in large quantities within a school setting (desirable)
    • Working with children (desirable)
     Qualification Criteria:
    • Health & Safety and Food Hygiene qualification L3 (desirable)
    • First Aid qualification (desirable)
    • Right to work in the U.K.
  • Benefits

    • Wonderful children: behaviour and attitudes are exceptional, and pupils appreciate the opportunities they receive
    • A supportive environment: join a friendly team that values collaboration and growth
    • Training and development: access our strong programme for professional development
    • An inclusive community: a school committed to the enjoyment, achievement and wellbeing of all

    Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/ 

  • About Us

  • Our vision at Ark Tindal is to provide an exceptional education that inspires all children to flourish into confident, successful and well-rounded individuals. We have a strong focus on character development and pastoral well-being, as well as the academic curriculum. We are a two-form entry primary school and getting to know our children and families is at the heart of everything we do. We offer support to the community, and we hold regular events which enable parents and carers to share in the life of the school and in their children’s learning. 

    Ark Tindal is a nurturing, exciting and innovative place to learn and to teach. "Team Tindal" is a strong community, and our staff see themselves as one big family. We take staff wellbeing seriously, recognise the importance of effective communication and do what we can to support our team. We are committed to the development of our staff and have an extensive professional development offering, which enables us to work to our highest potential.

    You will also be part of Ark’s thriving hub of primary and secondary schools in Birmingham working with regional teams, which offer additional guidance and support in aspects of the role.

    Staff say that this is an exciting place to work where they are lucky to be part of a supportive and welcoming team.

    'I have never been so well equipped in my role – CPD is taken seriously, and I have access to a broad range of training.’

    Visitors say that our children are polite, hard-working, inquisitive and charming.  The exemplary behaviour of pupils is often remarked upon.

    Children tell us that they feel safe and happy and look forward to coming to school each day.  Parents are grateful for the opportunities to get involved that help them to support their children.

    Visit arktindalprimary.org/jobs to learn more about us.

    Diversity and inclusion:

    We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.

    Safeguarding statement:

    Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. 

    Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.

    Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience
     

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