Catering Officer
Ref: SCH- NALP-0035 12 day(s) remainingAdditional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 30.00 Weeks per Year: 47.000 Pay Grade: Support Staff | SCP6The Role
We wish to appoint a skilled and enthusiastic Catering Officer, to work within our school catering service.
Duties will include basic food preparation and cooking, assisting with the set-up of the dining area, setting out and serving food, clearing away and washing up. To succeed in this role, you will have a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent, previous relevant catering experience and knowledge of health and safety practices at work. Good verbal communication and customer care skills are also essential, as is the ability to work successfully as part of a team.
For further information or to discuss the post please contact Mrs Sarah Jones, Operations and Business Manager on sjones@nalp.org.uk.
Information for applicants, including the job description and person specification for this role and an on-line application form, can be viewed at https://nalp.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies If you have any difficulties completing the on-line application form, please contact Sam Recruit on 01924 907319 or the People Team on people@nalp.org.uk.
Closing date: Midday, Monday 7th July 2025
Interviews: Wednesday, 16th July 2025
Qualifications
| Qualification Title | Grade | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Food Hygiene Certificate | Pass |
Essential
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| Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to undertake) | Pass |
Desirable
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Skills
| Experience/Knowledge | |
|---|---|
| Experience of working in a team |
Essential
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| Experience of working with a range of people |
Essential
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| Previous catering experience |
Essential
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| Knowledge of Health and Safety practices at work relating to spillages, trips and falls |
Essential
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| Relevant Skills | |
| Good verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively at all levels e.g. pupils, staff and governors |
Essential
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| Good customer care skills and positive work ethic |
Essential
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| Ability to work on own and in a team and build productive working relationships |
Essential
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| Ability to observe good food and personal hygiene practices |
Essential
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| Personal Attributes | |
| Smart personal appearance and ability to comply with uniform requirements of the post |
Essential
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| Willingness to undertake further training/qualifications in catering field |
Essential
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| Capable of independent travel between schools |
Desirable
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| Special Requirements | |
| Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children |
Essential
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| Suitability to work with children/young people |
Essential
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| The ability to communicate at ease and provide advice in accurate spoken English |
Essential
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Safeguarding Information
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give Northern Arch Learning Partnership consent to check their status if they are registered with the DBS Update Service. The Trust complies with the Code of Practice issued by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern that may arise during this search at interview.
The Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
The Rydal Academy
Rydal Road
Darlington
Durham
DL1 4BH
Sarah Jones
sjones@nalp.org.uk https://rydal.nalp.org.uk/