Job Details

Hours of work: 28 hours per week Working pattern: Part-time and Term-time only etc. (As the position is part-time and term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: 04 July 2016

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

St Mary's Maynards Green Heathfield East Sussex TN21 0BT

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

About the Role

The SABDEN Multi Academy Trust are recruiting for a permanent Assistant Cook to work in their in-house school kitchen at St Mary's School based in Maynards Green near Horam in East Sussex. 

St Mary's School is a special school for pupils age between 10-16 years. The SABDEN Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are looking for an Assistant Cook TO COVER MATERNITY LEAVE with the skills and ability to assist the Cook Supervisor in the preparation and cooking of school meals provided to pupils and staff.  The post holder will work as part of a small dedicated catering team following set menus and instructions.

You will be required to assist with the setting up service counters with correct service dishes, service equipment and monitor and supervise service of meals, snacks and other food items. You will work closely with the Cook Supervisor and the catering team to develop all aspects of the catering services offered at the school.   This role will also involve assisting with the clearing and cleaning of the kitchen, service and dining areas, also assisting with stock taking and recording and tracking information sometimes on a computerised system.

Hours of work are:

Mon –Thu 08.30am–2.30pm includes 15min break Fri - 08.30am -1.45pm includes 15 min break

If you would like an informal discussion regarding the post please telephone the Cook Supervisor, Yvonne Liundi.  Or to receive a recruitment pack including an application form please email the school or alternatively telephone the School Secretary, Jane Woodfine

Additional Information

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits. The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau).