Catering Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Catering Assistant
Location: Ark Pioneer Academy
Salary: Full time equivalent: £23,159 pa Full time equivalent: £23,159 pa
Catering Assistant
Location: Barnet, London — a five minute walk from High Barnet tube station Start: Summer Term 2023Opportunity for an exceptional candidate to be a Catering Assistant, shaping a brand new Ark secondary school in Barnet
Ark Pioneer Academy opened its doors to our brand new building in Barnet in September 2019 and welcomed in our first year 7. By the time our eldest reach year 13, we’ll have over a thousand pupils. We will deliver a standard of education matching the very best schools in the country. Our vision is that every pupil leaves Ark Pioneer with real options, be it embarking on the university course of their choice or starting out in their chosen career.
As a Catering Assistant, you will be an integral part of ensuring the delivery of a consistent, high-quality meal service. You will assist with all aspects of food preparation, food service, kitchen and canteen hygiene and other duties associated with food service operations.
The ideal candidate will
- Have experience working in a busy kitchen or similar environment
- Maintain a professional outlook, be able to multi-task and meet all deadlines set
- Share the Ark Pioneer vision and be aligned with the six pillars underpinning it
Early applications welcome. For a confidential conversation with the Principal or Catering Manager about the role, please email c.conces@arkpioneer.org and we will arrange a call.
Closing Date: 9am on Tuesday 2nd May Full Time Salary: Point 1 on the Ark Support staff scale for Outer London - £23,159 pa Part-time hours: 10:30 – 15:30, Monday to Friday Contract: term-time only, permanent contract
We value diversity and are committed to safeguarding and promoting child welfare. The successful candidate will be subject to DBS and any other relevant employment checks.
202122 Ark Pioneer Catering Assistant JD PS.pdf
Ark Pioneer Academy Vision and Pillars.pdf
Ark employer brand prospectus.pdf
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Primary & Secondary Schools
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Catering Assistant roles across Ark Schools's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Primary & Secondary Schools.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,159 - £23,159 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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