General Catering Assistant

Working as part of a school catering team, supported by trained chefs and experienced Catering Managers this is an excellent opportunity at an exciting time in the development of catering services across the Trust.

No experience is required – just a commitment to hard work and delivering excellent customer service.

You will primarily be based at Ponteland High School however there may be a requirement to provide cover to our other 5 primary schools in the Ponteland catchment area (Ponteland Primary School, Darras Hall School, Belsay School and Richard Coates School). Each school has its own culture and ethos but shares the same values of delivering excellence in everything we do.

This is an exciting time to join the Trust catering service as we develop, grow and improve our provision. Our students are at the heart of everything we do and they really are the best part of the job.

Duties will include:

• Basic preparation of food
• Menu development
• Food service
• Cleaning and washing up

This is a part time post of 20 hours per week between 0900 and 1500, term time only plus 5 days.

Salary is Band 1 FTE (£20,257 – £20,441) This will be pro rata based on numbers of hours worked plus 5 days

This post could be offered at up to 25 hours if appropriate.

You will not usually work during school holidays other than a specified number of additional days.

There may be some flexibility available for the right candidate.

Interested applicants should submit an up to date CV to Diane Jamieson, School Business Manager – d.jamieson@ponthigh.org.uk