Catering Assistant

We are seeking to appoint a Catering Assistant (8am-3.30pm, Monday-Friday) to join our excellent catering team. The successful candidate will play a key role in the busy day to day food service activities within the school, with responsibilities including food preparation, cooking, stock control and serving our school community. East Barnet School (EBS) is a large, thriving, over-subscribed and diverse north London school where a belief in growth mindset underpins all aspects of school life. EBS is a supportive, creative and close-knit community where student behaviour is excellent and staff retention is high. An emphasis on both academic and pastoral support for staff and students has helped to shape our clearly defined culture and ethos which promotes wellbeing as well as success. The successful candidate will ideally have experience of working in a large, busy kitchen, be flexible, have excellent communication skills, and the ability to form positive relationships. There will also be opportunity to get involved in the wider life of the school including enrichment clubs and whole school events. Benefits A rewarding job where you are able to make a real difference in the lives of young people. 2 Week October Half Term. Excellent pension schemes: Teachers’ Pensions (TP) with 28.68% employer contribution (effective from 1 April 2024) for teaching staff and Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff with 50/50 option for LGPS. Children of colleagues working for the school for two or more years are given priority for Year 7 admissions. Access to Blue Light Card and Discounts for Teachers for all school staff. Free Microsoft Office for your home PC/laptop and security software. Access to salary sacrifice schemes, e.g. Cycle, Tech (personal laptop/computer). Professional Development The school is committed to growth mindset and the professional development of all colleagues. Continuing Professional Learning (CPL) calendar for both teaching and