Catering Assistant at West Jesmond Primary School

Catering Assistant at West Jesmond Primary School

THIS IS A CATEGORY "E" POST.
Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise

Ref:

OPS1375(e)

Part time - term time

£23,151 pro rata, per annum (£12 per hour inclusive of the Real Living Wage)

Newcastle City Council

Operations & Regulatory Services Directorate

Facility Services & Civic Management

Recruiting to the following vacant posts:

Catering Assistant

Grade N02 £12.00 per hour

Term time only

(Inclusive of the Newcastle Living wage)

An opportunity exists for suitable individuals to work within the Facility Operations as a Catering Assistant at: -

West Jesmond Primary School

Catering Assistant 1 x 16.00 hrs per week

Monday to Thursday 10:45pm to 2:00pm

Friday 11:00am to 2:00pm.

About us:

Facility Services and Civic Management work across the city and Gateshead providing school meals, welfare catering services We have a large team of catering assistants, assistant chefs and chefs, working various hours and shifts in schools.

Our service is committed to delivering a high standard of service to our customers and in doing so investing in our staff and staff development.

What we offer:

Competitive hourly rates of pay

Up to 29 days annual leave per annum (pro rata for part time staff).

Paid DBS as well as paid induction and training

Full uniform and equipment provided at no cost to you

Full training and opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career

Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle2work scheme

Access to a salary sacrifice car lease and home electronics scheme.

Weekend, bank holiday and unsociable hours pay enhancement

Full employee support package including access to a free confidential Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme

Staff offers and discounts including discounts on travel passes and leisure.

What we are looking for:

We are currently looking for reliable and friendly people with a positive attitude to join our team as Catering assistants. No experience is necessary as full training will be provided.

We are looking for someone who:

Is a team player but able to use your own initiative

Can have good relationships with others

Is self-motivated and able to work to fixed deadlines

Has a flexible approach to work, hours and locations

Is customer focused

Can deliver to required standards

Is suitable to work with children and young people

Is capable of regular stooping, bending, lifting and carrying.

Is able to undertake written and spoken instructions and speak English.

This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful, we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a DBS check (Data and Barring System) to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.

INTERESTED?

For an application pack download the application form and supporting documents from www.northeastjobs.org.uk, apply online, alternatively you can collect an application form from Condercum Road Depot Reception or email jobs@newcastle.gov.uk If you would like to discuss this post please call Jacqueline McEvoy on 0191 2783297.

Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.

Permanent

Closing date:

13 May 2024