Coventry City Council
General Catering Assistant - Stoke Primary School
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What is the job role?
Role Responsibilities
- To assist with the basic preparation of food and refreshments, which may include some cooking.
- To assist with the setting up of the serving counters for lunch.
- To assist with the general daily cleaning of the kitchen and associated areas.
- To assist with the care, cleaning, and maintenance cleaning of all equipment in use in the kitchen as required.
- To assist with the washing up of all kitchen items.
- To move the dining room furniture within the dining room when necessary.
- To serve pupils and staff in line with school requirements.
- To report any inappropriate behaviour in line with the behaviour policy.
- To encourage children to take a balanced meal, especially those on special or restricted diets.
- To be aware of children on special or restricted diets for medical reasons.
Who are we looking for?
General Duties And Responsibilities
- To maintain the agreed standard of dress and appearance
- To ensure all tasks are carried out with due regard to Health & Safety.
- To undertake appropriate professional development including adhering to the principle of performance management.
- To adhere to the ethos and values of the school.
- To set an example of personal integrity and professionalism.
- To attend appropriate meetings as directed by SMT.
- Any other duties as commensurate within the grade in order to ensure the smooth running of the school.
- Observance of the schools’ equal opportunities policy.
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Work pattern
- 3 hours a day, 2 days per week, 11am-2pm on Thursday and Friday only.
Application Process
Please apply using the online application form ensuring you outline your skills, abilities, and experience in line with the key areas on the advert and Job Description and Person Specification.
Important Dates
- Closing date: 31/08/2026
- Interview date: Week commencing 07/09/2026
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Equal Opportunities
Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.
Safeguarding
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.
Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.
Employer
Coventry City Council
Attached documents
- Job Description and Person Specification
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