Kitchen Assistant

About Liden Academy

At Liden Academy, our children are at the centre of everything we do. We are fully committed to our school mission of ‘Growth through Excellence,’ as we take huge pride in improving the progress children make both academically and socially, in a happy and caring environment.

Our school and pre-school are very much at the heart of our local community, who play a really active role in supporting our learning. We offer an ‘all-through’ education with many of our children starting pre-school at 2 years old, preparing them for a smooth transition to school.

We are extremely fortunate to have a wonderful Early Years dedicated setting, and one of the largest and well equipped outdoor playing areas in Swindon, with excellent facilities such as our own woods, wildlife area, two large playing fields, outdoor multi-sports arena and climbing park.

As part of Excalibur Academies Trust, we benefit from shared expertise and strong governance, whilst maintaining our own unique identity, values and deep community focus.

The Role

To support the smooth and efficient running of the school kitchen by assisting with the preparation, serving and cleaning of meals in accordance with school policies, food hygiene regulations and health and safety requirements. To help provide a safe, clean and welcoming environment for pupils and staff, while supporting the catering team to deliver nutritious, high-quality meals and excellent customer service.

Hours: There are two vacancies with slightly differing hours A. 09:00 - 14:00 B. 10:30 - 14:00 Both Term Time Only

Main Duties

• Assist with the preparation, cooking and serving of school meals, snacks and refreshments.
• Follow menus, portion sizes and instructions provided by the Catering Manager or Cook.
• Help ensure meals are prepared and served safely and hygienically, in line with food safety regulations.
• Support the safe management of allergens and special dietary requirements, ensuring appropriate procedures are followed.
• Set up the dining area and assist with the smooth and efficient service of meals to pupils and staff.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen, dining and food preparation areas.
• Wash and clean crockery, utensils, equipment and kitchen surfaces.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and report any faults or maintenance issues.
• Follow school policies and procedures relating to food hygiene, health and safety, COSHH and safeguarding.
• Assist with stock control, including checking deliveries, storing food correctly and reporting low or damaged stock.
• Check food is stored at appropriate temperatures and assist with maintaining accurate temperature records.
• Minimise food waste and use kitchen supplies responsibly.
• Support the catering team with preparation and cleaning before, during and after meal service.

Please see the attached Job Description for full details of the responsibilities and expectations of this role.

Please check the Person Specification for the qualifications that are listed as Essential for this role. You will be required to show these qualifications if you are successful.

Benefits

Support on Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Supportive colleagues and SLT

Eager and motivated students

Excellent Pension Scheme (Teachers & LGPS for support and Shared Services staff)

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking & Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Eye Tests

Career development opportunities within school and across the Trust

Flexible Family Friendly Policies

Note: Applicants will be considered as received. Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early.

In the first instance we would welcome your application via My New Term. However, if you are unable to complete the application on this platform, please contact the team using recruitment@excalibur.org.uk and we will be able to issue a Word version of the application form for completion and return by the deadline. Unfortunately, in line with Safer Recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs.

If you would like to find out more about working at Liden Academy, please follow this link to the recruitment pages on our website Vacancies - Liden Academy