Catering Assistant

Catering Assistant

Bournemouth School for Girls

Dear applicant

Thank you for your interest in our role of Catering Assistant.

This is an opportunity for a suitably experienced and personable candidate to join our excellent catering team at a time of growth and development. Bournemouth School for Girls (BSG) runs an in- house service that has significantly grown over the past year. Grounded on values of quality, sustainability and value, students are able to access a strong provision. We have a five-year catering development plan with objectives to open a new point of sale with a focus of Asian fusion sustainable food from September 23 and in future years to launch a food service to local primary schools. To make these ambitious plans a reality we need to bring in additional staffing to provide our students with the best we can in vegetarian, vegan and meat-based foods.

The successful post holder will join our team as we strive to offer a first class and innovative approach to school food provision. You will have a direct impact on the lives of many young people, be part of a close team and work in an organisation committed to a good work life balance. This is a term time only and part-time post.

BSG is a girls’ 11-18 selective academy which has the core aim of developing well rounded young people who, as well as achieving outstanding academic results, are ready to make a difference in the world. BSG is a very special place in which to learn and with over 100 years of academic excellence we have a strong reputation both locally and nationally. Achievement is consistently high and BSG has maintained its position as one of the top state girls’ schools in the country for both progress and achievement. A key aim is to be a great school to work and learn at.

This information pack contains details of the post, terms and conditions and the school.

Applications need to be submitted on the Application Form for Support Staff which can be found on our website www.bsg.bournemouth.sch.uk

Applications may be submitted by post or by email to lmcKenzie@bsg.bournemouth.sch.uk by the closing date of 10am on Monday 5 June 2023.

Bournemouth School for Girls, Castle Gate Close, Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, BH8 9UJ.
Bournemouth School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Job Description and Person Specification

Post Title: Catering Assistant
Responsible to: Assistant Chef and Chef Manager
Employment Basis: Part time (20 hours), Term Time Only

Core Purpose of the Role

To assist in the preparation, cooking and serving of meals (under the direction of the Assistant Chef and Chef Manager), general washing up and cleaning.

Key Responsibilities

• To assist in all aspects of food preparation, cooking and serving of meals and deputise for absence of Cook in Charge.
• Preparing the area for meals
• Delivering a high quality face to face meals service
• 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.

Knowledge and Skills

• Formal qualification or 2 years’ experience in a relevant catering position
• School experience desirable
• Experience in a volume catering establishment
• Team work skills
• Reliable, dedicated
• Strong communication skills

Academy Ethos and Culture

• To continue personal development as agreed at appraisal reviews.
• To engage actively in the appraisal review process.
• To play a full part in the life of the Academy community; to support its distinctive aim and ethos and to encourage staff and students to follow this example.
• To carry out other reasonable tasks from time to time as directed.

Salary and Benefits

The post holder will be paid on Grade 2, £20,258 to £20,812 p.a. FTE
This is a term time, part time contract, working 5 days per week from 11:30am to 3:30pm (20 hours).
Annual leave is added to weeks worked and divided into 12 monthly payments.
Local government defined benefit pension scheme
Access to salary sacrifice benefits such as cycle to work, gym, technology, mobile, car leasing and workplace nursery
Access to wellbeing resources, discounts and other special offers for services
Free use of new and highly equipped gym (conditions apply).
Free parking on site.

Terms and conditions
The post is subject to successful completion of 6 months’ probationary period, satisfactory references, medical and DBS clearance.

© BOURN EMOUTH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

CASTLE GATE CLOSE. CASTLE LANE WEST. BOURNEMOUTH. BH8 9UJ. | t: 01202 526289 | e: office@bsg.bournemouth.sch.uk

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20 per week

Pay: £20,258.00-£20,812.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bournemouth: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Catering: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 05/06/2023
Reference ID: Catering Assistant