CLOSING DATE

07/02/2025.
Location
Preston Grange Primary School, Grange Avenue, Ribbleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 6PS (180 on roll)
Tel: 01772 792573
School website: www.grange.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
A vacancy has arisen for an additional member of staff in our Catering Team. At Grange, we run our own successful kitchen and we aim to support our children and families in the local community. This may be through subsidised meals or family cooking sessions as well as the usual breakfast club, break time and lunch provision.
You will be part of a hardworking and friendly team, led by our Catering Manager. You will assist with the preparation, delivery and serving of food and drink. This may include the preparation of ingredients, the laying of tables, the setting-up and clearance of service and dining areas, general cleaning and washing-up duties and the storage of deliveries. You may be required to work flexibly to support our Breakfast Club provision.
You will have an interest in catering in a fast-paced environment and hold relevant catering qualifications (or be willing and able to study for them).
For further information on the position please see the job description and person specification. .
Please return completed application forms to recruitment@grange.lancs.sch.uk Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted. To apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent.
If successful the salary received will be paid on a pro–rata basis.
Please note that this vacancy closes at 9am on 07/02/2025.
Essential Qualifications
None - on the job training will be provided
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Desirable Qualifications

• Food Hygiene qualification

• Relevant Catering qualificationFirst Aid qualification

• Essential Experience
  Any relevant experience will be considered

Desirable Experience

• Working with children
• Provide interesting and healthy menus
• Serving and controlling meal portions
• Working well under pressure

• Communicating well as part of a teamWorking with technology, including cloud-based ordering systems

• For an informal discussion please contact:
  Mrs T Pitchford , 01772 792573
  Proposed Interview Date:
  12/02/2025
  Equal Opportunities statement
  An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
  Rehabilitation
  Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a ‘disclosure’. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS’s Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application

Please refer the Job description for details