About The Role We are currently recruiting for a Catering Assistant to join our catering team. You will assist the delivery of a consistent, high-quality meal service in our student canteen and staff/sixth form café. The role will include all aspects of food preparation, food service, kitchen hygiene and other duties associated with the running of the kitchen and cafe. The successful candidate will: Have experience of working in a busy kitchen Have experience of catering in large quantities within a school setting, desirable Possess a professional outlook Be a team player who can work collaboratively as well as using own initiative Be friendly, calm and approachable, even under pressure Have a robust awareness of keeping children safe, noticing safeguarding and welfare concerns, and an understanding of how and when to take appropriate action If you would like to discuss this opportunity or for any queries, please contact Julie Rickard at or on Benefits Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale. Generous pension scheme. Access to Ark rewards - a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers Interest-free loans - up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle. Access to Employee Assistance Programme - providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support. About Us Ark Putney Academy opened in September 2012 as part of the Ark network in the London Borough of Wandsworth. We''re a non-selective, mixed secondary school ..... full job details .....