Catering Lead

Wellspring is an established and growing Multi-Academy Trust with a difference. We operate Primary, Secondary, Special and Alternative Academies across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the Humber. We are committed to making a difference to the lives and life chances of the young people and the communities we serve.

As the Trust continues to grow our roles offer pathways for ambitious and dynamic individuals who are determined to make a difference. We value our people; collegial working at all levels is central to our culture. High quality induction training and ongoing professional development support are guaranteed. There will be a broad range of opportunities for you to realise your professional vision and ambitions within the Trust.

We are interested in hearing from people who:

● Are self-motivated, customer-focused and organised.

● Enjoy working as part of an inclusive team.

● Have a commitment to supporting the work of education leaders and who are passionate about learning.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and proactive Catering Lead to offer flexibility to the catering department. As a Catering Lead you will provide high quality, cost effective and safe services to learners, staff and visitors.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will need a varied background in catering, working in education settings would be advantageous.

You would be responsible for working with team members (experienced and new to role) ensuring a high level of quality food provision.

As a Catering Lead, you will have the skills to cook foods for the daily menus. You would also work as part of the team carrying out all duties as expected in a catering department; to ensure high level of customer service during service, to ensure that high quality cleaning regimes are adhered to, and stock is always kept safe, stored appropriately, and rotated securely. The Catering Lead will act as a role model to members of the Catering team always offering support to other staff.

We are looking for someone with experience in a similar role, who is flexible to meet the needs of our learners and the team. You will need to have Food Safety Level 2 and be able to use a computer or be willing to partake in the training required.

To apply and for further information please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/629632645/EDV-2024-WATC-48540

For informal enquiries, please contact Mark Rose on 07743188492 or email m.rose@wellspringacademies.org.uk.

Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. As this role involves working with children and vulnerable adults in regulated activity, please note that it is an offense to apply for the role if barred from engaging in regulated activity with children and vulnerable adults.

References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.

We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £14,565.36-£14,808.94 per year

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexitime

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 28/06/2024