We are looking for committed Catering / Cleaning Assistants to join our supportive school team in Woodstock.

Catering / Cleaning Assistants

Woodstock, OX20 1LP

GBP18,516 pro rata

10-18 hours per week

Please Note: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK

Built in 1939, the Marlborough School is a co-educational Church of England secondary school in the market town of Woodstock. Our excellent examination results have made us the second most over-subscribed school in Oxfordshire and we all believe, genuinely and unequivocally in the capacity and potential of every child.

We are seeking to appoint Catering/Cleaning Assistants to join our friendly school. Previous catering or cleaning experience is not necessary as full training and support will be provided. Duties will include the serving of pupils; food preparation and maintaining a clean and tidy kitchen and school environment.

We would be pleased to hear from candidates who are interested in either role, preferably both.

Catering Salary: GBP18,516 pro rata

Hours:18 hours per week, over 5 days, term time plus 1 week (39 weeks), plus 5.45 weeks of paid holiday entitlement.

Cleaning Salary: GBP18,333 pro rata

Hours: 10 hours per week, term time plus 5 weeks (43 weeks), plus 6.01 weeks of paid holiday

Key Purpose of Job

* To work in a team to ensure that a quality catering and cleaning service is provided.
* To assist with the preparation, cooking and serving of meals, setting out, clearing away and cleaning.
* To ensure a clean that a clean and healthy environment is maintained throughout the school.

Responsibilities

* To ensure equipment is maintained and to report any repairs/breakdowns.
* To operate the cashless catering system (training will be provided).
* To ensure all daily and weekly records are taken and recorded.
* To keep the designated cleaning area clean and tidy at all times and cleaning materials safely stored.
* Periodic cleaning, including skirting boards, pipes and window ledges.

Duties:

* To assist with preparation and cooking and serving of meals.
* To assist with the storing of goods and undertake stock replacement duties.

Other Duties:

* To fulfil your duties and responsibilities regarding safeguarding pupils and health and safety.
* To support the aims and ethos of the school and promote good relationships with students, colleagues and parents.
* To participate in the School's arrangements for appraisal and professional development.

Experience and Qualifications:

* Enhanced DBS, Clearance for Prohibition Check (can be undertaken upon appointment).
* Experience of working in a busy environment.
* Experience of working in a catering environment and basic hygiene and food preparation knowledge (desirable).

About You:

* Reliable and Trustworthy.
* Enjoy working in an environment with a wide range of people - young people to adults.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Prepared to be flexible and carry out a range of duties.
* Organised and Resourceful.

Closing date: 13/06/22 9.00am

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. All staff are expected to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools' community.

Employment will be conditional on the receipt of at least two acceptable references (one from latest employer). It is an offence to apply for certain roles within schools if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. You should contact the school if you are unsure if this role includes regulated activity relevant to children.

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click "apply" today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

Other suitable skills and experience includes: School Dinner Lady, Cook, Food Preparation, Hospitality, School Chef, Caretaker, Janitor, Cleaning Facilities Officer, Building Maintenance Technician, Facilities Maintenance Officer, Environmental Cleansing Facilitator, Facilities Officer, Waste Management Operative, Cleansing Operative