Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to be a part of one of the most successful schools in the city? Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our dynamic team.

As an Apprentice Catering Assistant, you will play a role in supporting the operations of the school kitchen during a period of innovation and change. We are currently partnered with a school catering consultancy company to enhance our menu and improve our offer to students. Your primary responsibility will be to assist in the preparation and serving of nutritious meals to students and staff, ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations. In addition, you will have the opportunity to pursue a catering qualification on a one-day release basis. The apprenticeship qualification offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a school kitchen environment while gaining formal training in catering skills. 

Why Join Us?

Thank you for your interest in working at Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent. This is an unrivalled opportunity to join one of the most successful schools in the city. Furthermore, you will be joining one of the most progressive and forward-thinking multi-academy trusts that is driven by its collaborative ethos and commitment to social justice. Quite simply, you will be choosing to work in an academy and a trust that believes that a great education gives children the opportunity to realise their ambitions.

Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent is one of the founder members of our Trust. You will be joining a school that is routinely over-subscribed and achieves some of the very best outcomes in the city and wider region. Our success in achieving life-changing academic outcomes, as well as our commitment to first-class personal development, has led to an £8 million investment from the local authority and the expansion of our already excellent facilities, so that more young people in the north of the city can benefit from the education we offer. This is a fantastic time to join us as we work together to make our academy truly exceptional.

For an informal discussion regarding posts, please contact Mr J Dale 01782 882300.

If you feel this job is for you, your completed application should be received via the TES Application link by 9am Monday 9th September 2024.

Interviews to take place w/b: 9th September 2024

The Co-op Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust.

Co-op Academies Trust is a working name of The Co-operative Academies Trust, which is a multi-academy trust.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual