Job Description

Actual Salary for working 30 hours, 37 weeks: 15,604 (FTE 25,494)

(all starting salaries dependent on age, qualifications and experience)

We are seeking to appoint an additional staff member to work as part of the catering team based at Freeman College, across all catering locations (College, cafe & farm). Ideally you will have experience of working in a catering environment and able to manage and prioritise a varied workload. A Food Hygiene certificate would be advantageous; however, full training will be provided.

This role may be closed before the deadline at the employer's discretion if a suitable candidate can be secured.

Experience of working with vulnerable young people with learning disabilities would be an advantage, as you will

be required to work with students under the supervision of the Catering Manager.

Main Duties to include:

Preparation of food and cooking at Freeman College to deliver a lunch time service for students and staff which meets the nutritional needs of the students so they can engage with their education Cleaning of food areas, including the kitchen, its surrounds and equipment Promoting the Seed to Table curriculum through lunches using biodynamic and organic seasonal produce The serving of meals ensuring presentation is to the required standard Assist with washing up, clearing and cleaning duties as required To ensure food hygiene and health and safety regulations are adhered to at all times A flexible and professional approach to work is required
We are ideally looking for someone who has worked in a catering role who has experience of delivering and co-ordinating a lunchtime service and has experience of working with young people who have special educational needs. However, we appreciate that there may be excellent candidates for the role who do not yet have experience in all three areas so we are open to applications with experience who are willing to commit to further professional development.

The successful candidate must have excellent customer service skills, be personal and friendly and willing to learn and develop.

Working at Ruskin Mill Trust is incredibly rewarding; we offer competitive salaries and holiday allowances, an auto-enrolment pension scheme with a salary sacrifice option, a health cash plan and employee assistance programme via Medicash.

In addition, staff receive valuable training opportunities including an in-depth interactive induction to enable our new team members to experience our Practical Skills Therapeutic Education (PSTE) curriculum and also opportunities for further training and academic research including our own MSc in Practical Skills Therapeutic Education.

Full details of our benefits can be viewed on www.rmt.org/careers

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 25,494.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Store discount
Physical Setting:

Cafe School
Shift:

Day shift
Work days:

Monday to Friday
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Catering: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

level 2 award in food safety or equivalent qualification (preferred)
Work Location: In person