Part time, casual, mostly term time, required as soon as possibleIpswich School has been listed as one of the top 100 schools in the country and is certainly one of the foremost independent schools in East Anglia. We were established prior to 1399, and moved to our present site in 1852. We have over 1100 pupils aged between 5 and 19 years and we are fully coeducational. The School operates a 5 day week, with representative sports played during the week and on Sundays.We are looking for someone to join our busy catering team to assist with a variety of duties, covering for absent colleagues, or providing extra help at busy times. You will follow daily routines and our cleaning schedule.GENERAL DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:Wash all kitchen tins and utensils in hot, soapy water and rinse well.Help lay up the Dining Room for lunch service as and when required.Help prepare the Dishwasher Room ready for operation.Check that all cutlery and crockery is clean before returning to the servery for use.Be polite and helpful to customers at all times.Adhere to the C.O.S.H.H. regulations when using chemicals, always use protective wear.Report any damaged or broken equipment to the Catering Manager.Work in a safe manner that does not endanger other employees (i.e. mop up spillages immediately).Ensure after service that the daily cleaning schedule is carried out, and that the work areas are left clean and tidy with surfaces sanitised, and all rubbish removed.Help prepare and serve Sports Teas, and/or provide catering support for School events and functions that may take place in the evenings or at weekends.HOURS OF WORK, PAY AND BENEFITSThis is a casual position (there are no set/contracted hours of work).The hours of work will be as required to cover absent colleagues during Ipswich School term time and busy/peak workload periods, or at weekends/evenings for sports fixtures and events.Cleaning work may also be required on the days prior to the beginning of each term and after the end of each term.The hourly rate of pay for the post is currently £11.44 per hour (the National Living Wage), plus statutory holiday pay in accordance with the Working Time Regulations. This will increase to £12.21 per hour in April 2025.Completed application forms should be returned by noon on 6th February 2025 to: the Director of HR, Ipswich School, 25 Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 3SG or email hr@ipswich.school.Ipswich School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position. The Ipswich School Policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders and the Code of Practice relating to the Disclosure and Barring Service are available on request.Ipswich School’s employees are responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people they are responsible for, or come into contact with. The post holder must adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding Children Policy at all times. If, in the course of carrying out his/her duties the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, he/she must report any concerns to the School’s Safeguarding Children Officer (the Senior Deputy Head (Pastoral) for Senior School pupils, the Prep Deputy Head for Prep pupils and the Nursery Manager for The Lodge Day Nursery).Ipswich School’s employees are expected to attend training in safeguarding children as directed.Ipswich School operates a No Smoking Policy. Strict observance of this Policy is a condition of employment at the School as is compliance with the statutory restriction on smoking in public places.Ipswich School is a Registered Charity, No 310493. VAT reg: 479 7245 36
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