Catering Assistant
Posted 8 hours 56 minutes ago by Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd
Catering Assistant Required Immediately
27.5 hours per week, term time only
- Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break)
This is a fantastic opportunity to play an important role in providing healthy, nutritious meals to our students and staff in a busy and rewarding environment. Good team work is essential as well as the ability to work alone using your own initiative. The role involves some physical activity, including setting up dining areas and moving equipment.
Candidate profile- A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
- A flexible and proactive approach to duties.
- Previous catering experience is desirable but not essential (full training provided).
- A supportive and welcoming team environment.
- Professional induction, training and continued professional development opportunities.
- Staff benefits including reduced leisure centre membership and cycle to work scheme.
- A staff assistance programme with specialist provider CareFirst who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face to face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family.
- Exciting opportunities as part of a growing multi academy Trust.
- As a member of support staff at Kings Academy, employed by the Wessex Learning Trust, you will be enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution in excess of 20%, subject to pension eligibility criteria.
Closing date: Monday 20 April 2026. Interview date: TBC. We reserve the right to close the advert before Monday 20 April 2026 if a suitable candidate is found so recommend early application. To apply, please complete a support staff application form available on our website and include a letter of application addressed to Mrs J Cowper (Headteacher). Your letter should be no more than two pages of A4, detailing your experience to date and why you are the best candidate for the position.
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