Woodhouse Primary Academy is situated in the West Birmingham suburb of Quinton. Opened in 1931 as a maintained primary school it achieved academy status in September 2013 under the umbrella of University of Wolverhampton Multi Academy Trust.

The two-form entry academy currently has 463 pupils on roll from Nursery to Year 6. Our academy community is very diverse and closely reflects the demographic population of Birmingham.

The academy was last inspected in July 2015 and achieved an OFSTED Good grading, with Behaviour and Safety graded as Outstanding.

KITCHEN ASSISTANT

required from Monday 2nd September 2019

Grade 1 SCP 6-10 (Currently paid at the living wage) as per living wage foundation

Actual Salary £4,046

We are committed to providing an efficient and effective kitchen service to ensure that our academy has the highest standards of catering service throughout. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic person to join our team and undertake the role of Kitchen Assistant. The vacancy will be for 12.5 hours per week, working every day during term time from 12pmto 2.30pm term time only.

Duties include preparation of food under the direction of the Senior Cook, assisting with cleaning of the kitchen where necessary. Duties include - serving children at lunch time, accepting and checking deliveries, putting stock away and informing the Cook of stock needed. Ideally a Food Hygiene certificate will be held but training can be given. There will be some lifting and moving of equipment all carried out under current Health and Safety guidelines, again training will be given.

Completed application forms need to be returned via WM Jobs by Friday 5th July 12 noon, interviews will take place week beginning the 8th July 2019 The successful candidates will commence employment on 2nd September 2019 or once all recruitment checks have been carried out if after this date.

• Ability to work as part of a team

• Good interpersonal skills

• Able to carry out instructions

• Able to work under pressure

• Aware of basic hygiene standards

• Tidy, professional appearance and manner

• Experience of working in a catering environment is desirable

• Experience of team work

Previous experience of working in a school/setting in a similar role desirable but not essential.

Closing Date: 5th July 2019 at 12 noon

Interviews: W/C 8th July 2019

The University of Wolverhampton Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to satisfactory references which will be requested prior to the interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications, plus verification of the right to work in the UK.

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