At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy! Job title:    Catering Assistant Location:    Reddish Hall School, Stockport Salary:        £18,992.57 per annum Hours:        35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 7.30am - 2.30pm Contract:   Permanent, Term Time only UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. As part of ourcontinued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Catering Assistant to join our close-knit team at Reddish Hall School, part of Acorn Education. About the role The purpose of this job is to assist the Kitchen Manager to prepare and serve school meals. There is also an element of interaction with students to encourage a happy and healthy school lunchtime. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Responsibilities  Assist with the preparation, cooking, and serving meals, considering and special dietary needs To assist with the clearing up and cleaning of the kitchen equipment, kitchen area and dining hall Food preparation, cooking and service to pupils and staff Ensure all health&safety and food hygiene regulations are maintained within the kitchen environment  Ensuring a good standard of cleanliness is maintained  Ensuring adequate food supplies  Reporting problems raised, any cancellations or extra meals needed and maintaining records To assist in the lunchtime supervision of pupils to ensure that service of food is completed on time in a safe and hygienic setting Report behaviour observations to a teacher for them to maintain the school’s standard of discipline and behaviour  Qualifications Required Relevant Catering and Hospitality qualifications - i.e., City&Guilds or NVQ qualifications  Food Safety Certificate level 2 About The School Reddish Hall is an independent SEMH school situated in Stockport, meeting the needs of students with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. The aim of the school is to encourage pupils to achieve and succeed personally, academically, socially and develop their self confidence that will enable them to cope in everyday situations and manage the transition from school to college or work environments. By rebuilding self-esteem and forging positive relationships, our pupils replace failure with success. Reddish Hall School is basedin Reddish, Stockport. The school is commutable from Manchester, Stockport and Surrounding areas. We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certifiedas a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running Why join Acorn Education? Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including: Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, andinsurance benefits 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhancedDBS. #1