Kitchen Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Salary: £9.90 per hour
Start Date: 2nd May (or as close as possible)
Contract: 12.5 hours per week, Term Time
Shift pattern: 11:45 – 14:15 Mon – Fri
St Joseph’s Catholic Academy
CEO: Mr TB Tapping
Headteacher: Mr P Mitchell
Overall Objectives of the Post:
To provide an effective catering service within school.
Key Tasks of the Post:
1. You will be required to:
- Observe Health and Safety Regulations as directed by Cook
- Assist with food preparation, basic cooking tasks and service of meals
- Ensure high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained in the catering areas including cleaning tables, washing up, brushing and mopping floors
- Assist with the setting up and dismantling of dining furniture.
2. You will assist the Cook You will:
a. Observe correct portion sizes
b. Maintain attractive food presentation through all services.
3. You will deal effectively and efficiently with customers. You will:
a. Respond to customers in a polite and helpful manner
b. Respond to customer queries and complaints
c. Be knowledgeable of the catering service and provisions
d. Encourage children to choose healthy meal options
e. Handle cash/computerised sale transactions in accordance with school policy and procedures
4. Undertake service and equipment checks. You will:
a. Complete temperature record forms
b. Complete cleaning schedule checklists
c. Report any deficiencies, damage or defects to equipment or suppliers to the Cook.
All employees have a responsibility to undertake training and development as required. They also have a responsibility to assist, where appropriate and necessary, with the training and development of fellow employees.
All employees have a responsibility of care for their own and others’ health and safety.
The above list is not exhaustive and other duties may be attached to the post from time to time. Variation may also occur to the duties and responsibilities without changing the general character of the post.
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 12.5 per week
Salary: £9.90 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 17/04/2023
Reference ID: KA0323
Expected start date: 02/05/2023
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 St Joseph's Catholic 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 £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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