Permanent, non-residential, term-time-only position with specified school holiday working, ideally commencing September 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter.

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Description

We seek a Lead Kitchen Porter to perform and assist in a variety of tasks including cleaning, washing, carrying and other manual duties as requested by the kitchen team and the Catering Manager, as well performing supervisory tasks on behalf of the Catering Manager.

The person we seek will be able to show evidence of a diligent work ethic and have a sound and flexible approach to the tasks required of them. We are looking for a good team player to work in the Catering team. The successful applicant will have a happy and flexible disposition with a caring and patient attitude towards others. They will have good communication skills and be vigilant and detailed in their approach. The flexibility to provide cover for absences, or work extra time through an emergency, would be advantageous.

The School:

Nationally celebrated, More House School provides an exceptional, mainstream education for intelligent boys with Specific Learning Difficulties and weakness in their developmental language skills. Providing a transformative education repeatedly recognised as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted over more than a decade, we offer a specialised learning environment for day and boarding boys from Year 4 to Year 13. Our pupils are taught to recognise their strengths and develop their self-belief so that they achieve independence and extraordinary results at GCSE, BTEC and ‘A’ Level, above the national averages. A majority progress to university.

About this post:

Specific responsibilities

To clean and wash up all kitchen and service items in an efficient manner.

To assist in the preparation of food as required.

To keep the kitchen and refectory areas in a clean and tidy state at all times.

To operate heavy equipment according to manufactures instructions.

To be customer-focused at all times, approachable and quick to exceed expectations in fulfilling customer needs.

To treat your team members as you would expect to be treated.

To co-operate with all team members and undertake duties in the kitchen / service areas as requested to ensure an efficient and effective service is delivered at all times.

To attend health and safety and food safety training courses as required.

To ensure cleaning areas under your control are maintained to the School and COSHH standards.

To rigorously follow the unit cleaning schedules.

Supervisory responsibilities

To be the go-to person, and delegate work to your team, as requested by the Catering Manager or Head Chef.

To organise the wash-up team’s daily duties.

To supervise the completion of the necessary daily cleaning rotas and documentation.

The list of duties above is not exhaustive, and you may be asked to carry out other reasonable duties which are part of, and incidental to, this type of work.

Person Specification:

Essential requirements

Customer Service Experience

Ability to communicate in basic written and spoken English

Able to undertake all the physical requirements of the post which includes a certain amount of lifting and use of equipment, according to health and safety guidelines.

Good organisational skills and the ability to work on own initiative.

Smart, clean appearance

Friendly personality

Able to work as part of a team of 5 kitchen porters, in a faced-paced environment

Reliable

Personal commitment to the school’s ethos and aims in promoting the best possible outcomes for pupils.

Desirable requirements

Food hygiene certificate

Understanding of COSHH

Team leadership or supervisory experience

Hours:

6.00 am to 2.00 pm Monday to Friday during term-time, plus 8 additional cleaning days during School holidays. All staff are required to attend INSET days, and Founders’ Day on the Saturday immediately following the end of the summer term.

Remuneration and support:

Annual salary, paid in monthly instalments: extremely competitive in accordance with qualifications, experience and recognised skills;

Pension there is a contributory pension scheme in operation specifically for non-teaching personnel. As governed by pension legislation you are automatically opted into the scheme and once enrolled, need to complete an ‘Opt Out’ form not to be included. Contributions are paid by the School at the Governors discretion and directed by Government legislation. Contributions towards your own personal pension plan may be made, but again this will be at the discretion of the Governors with the forementioned restrictions. Details about the scheme can be found at http://www.nestpensions.org.uk

Sick-pay;

Employee Assistance Programme;

Cycle to Work Scheme;

Parking –free on-campus parking within the School’s beautiful grounds;

Meals – excellent meals whilst working, at no cost in the School’s refectory;

Fitness gym – free use of the School’s fitness gym facilities;

Comprehensive induction programme offered, and ongoing professional development supported through INSET days and training opportunities.

Safeguarding:

This role is deemed to be one of working in regulated activity, meaning that the post-holder may expect to come into unsupervised contact with children and young people frequently in the discharge of their duties on-campus. As such, the expectations of conduct, required of all adults working at More House School, apply to this position, as does a full Safer-Recruitment vetting process of any appointee. A key responsibility of all adults working within the School is that of ensuring the effective safeguarding of all children and young people, through adherence to the School’s policies; full training is given.

To Apply:

Please visit our website www.morehouseschool.co.uk, and complete the online application form:

Closing date for applications: 6th December 2024

Interviews expected to be held on: TBC

Interested candidates are welcome to make an appointment to visit the school for an informal visit.

The School reserves the right to interview appropriate candidates in advance of the above-named dates, and to appoint. Interested candidates are therefore strongly urged to submit their application as soon as possible.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS clearance and the receipt of satisfactory references before a formal job offer is confirmed.

More House School is firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.