Kitchen Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Post: Kitchen Assistant
Contract Type: Permanent
Starting salary SCP 4 - 5 £21,189 - £21,575 FTE, actual pro rata salary £3,794.69 - £3,863.82
Working Type: Part Time [7.5 hours/39 weeks]
Base: Badger Hill Academy, Marston Rd, Brotton, Saltburn-by-the-Sea TS12 2XR
Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Northern Education Trust is a not-for-profit education charity, operating within the North East and North West of England, and works with schools by invitation only. It was formed in 2012 and currently sponsors 22 Academies – 10 primary and 12 secondary – making it one of the largest Multi Academy Trusts in the North of England. All of the Trust’s primary schools are rated either Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, as are all the Trust’s secondary schools which have been inspected whilst sponsored by NET.
We constantly focus on standards as we understand outcomes are paramount. Our decision making is driven entirely by what is best for children. By doing this we enhance the life chances of the children and young people in our care.
The Trust has recently launched a new in-house catering service and is now seeking to appoint a Kitchen Assistant to support the catering team.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent catering and customer service skills.
Main Responsibilties:
- To maintain the highest possible standards of customer service to students, staff and visitors.
- To carry out instructions received from Assistant Cook/Chef Manager.
- To complete basic food preparation & cooking e.g. sandwiches, salads, vegetables.
- Wash dishes, cutlery, tumblers, jugs, serving utensils, containers, tables and all other catering equipment in the dining and service areas
- To ensure food hygiene and health and safety regulations is adhered to at all times.
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and well being of our pupils.
In order to apply for this position, please visit: https://northerneducation.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/account/login/154979?aisId=12&rmId=3361
For more information, please contact Angi Langley, PA to the Principal/Office Manager at a.langley@northerneducationtrust.org
Closing date: 5th June, 2023
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £21,189.00-£21,575.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: NORT154979
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Kitchen Assistant roles across Badger Hill Academy'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 General.
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 £21,189 - £21,575 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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