Catering Assistant

The support the Catering Supervisor in the delivery of a highquality
catering provision for all students, staff and visitors.

To build excellent relationships with all stakeholders and actively
promote the TCAT catering Provision.

Job purpose: To assist with the planning and preparation of tasty and nutritious
meals in line with school meals - healthy eating standards and
food safety standards., 1) To assist the Catering Supervisor in the purchase, preparation, cooking and service of tasty and nutritious food at lunch time and at other
times during the school day, which meets the needs of the students and staff.
2) To maintain excellent levels of health & safety and hygiene. To adhere to safe systems of work including COSHH and HACCP.
3) To undertake general school catering duties, which will include cleaning of the kitchen and servery, washing up, food preparation, waste
management and the set-up of equipment including tables & chairs.
4) To assist with packing and unpacking of food and other goods and to ensure safe storage of goods.
5) To serve food and operate an electronic cashless till.
6) To assist with school events, such as theme days, open evenings, and other promotional activities.



Other Responsibilities

7) To build excellent relationships with the Head Teacher, the Catering Manager, colleagues and students at the school.
8) To be aware of and comply with all policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, security,
confidentiality, and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person.
9) To participate in training for relevant qualifications, including first aid.
10) To participate in the Trust Performance Management Process.
11) Support and promote the Trust ethos.
12) Undertake and other reasonable duties and responsibilities as required that are covered by the scope of the post.

Criteria Essential Desirable Assessment
Method

Relevant experience

1 Previous experience of working in a catering environment. x Application

2 Previous experience using electronic tills and a cashless system. x Application &
Interview
3 Previous experience of food preparation in a catering environment. x Application &
Interview
4 Experience of working in a school catering environment. x Application &
Interview
5 Experience of working as part of a team. x Interview

Qualifications

6 Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills. x Application

7 Basic food hygiene certificate. x Application

8 Relevant qualifications in Food Safety, COSHH and Food Safety Management Systems. x Application &
Interview
Knowledge

10 A full knowledge of catering practices. x Application &
Interview
11 Knowledge of current health and safety and food safety legislation. x Application &
Interview




12 Knowledge of menu planning, including planning for special diets and allergens. x Application &
Interview
13 A basic understanding of computer literacy. x Application &
Interview
Competencies

16 Communicate well with a variety of people and work as part of a team, including young x Interview
children.
17 Ability to be trained in the operation of equipment. x Interview

18 Trustworthy and reliable, with excellent timekeeping. x Interview

Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT), a successful and growing multi academy trust. The post
holder will work primarily at Broomfields Junior School in Great Sankey as part of the Trust's
new central catering provision.

The Catering Assistant will be supported by the TCAT Operations Manager and Junior
Operations Support Officer to deliver a high-quality catering service for the pupils, staff and
visitors at Broomfields Junior School.


1) Salary: TCAT Support Staff Scale - Grade 3 (£24,404 - £24,790 full time equivalent)

2) Part time (15-20 hours per week) working term time + 1 week.

3) As the role is term-time only, plus one week, this will be factored into the salary
calculation with leave being taken in school holiday periods.

4) Local Government Pension Scheme - Cheshire Pension Fund., TCAT Support Staff Scale - Grade 3 (£24,404 - £24,790 full time
Salary: equivalent)


Hours of Work: Part time (15-20 hours per week) term time + 1 week.