Avanti Court is seeking a committed and compassionate General Assistant to support pupils in reaching their full potential.

You will work as part of a collaborative team committed to high standards and inclusive practice.

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Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we'd encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

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What will you do?

• To prepare all types of food in line with kitchen requirements or to pack meals as needed
• To assist in all aspects of the day-to-day duties in the kitchen and Front of House, ensuring that the required catering service is successfully delivered daily basis. This includes working as an effective team member.
• To liaise and co-operate with the Chef manager and the Front of house manager, to follow and respect their request and orders.
• Preparation of meals and or packing, observing all Quality, Hygiene and Food Safety requirements

Why should you apply

You will be working in a fantastic environment.

Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.

We offer a range of staff benefits including -

• Great opportunities for professional development
• NEST pension scheme (subject to eligibility)
• O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers
• Flexible working opportunities
• Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership
• Well-being programs (retreats, yoga, wellness apps)
• Cycle-to-work Scheme

What are we looking for?

• Kitchen Experience or Front of House Experience
• Ability to follow strict instructions in a systematic and consistent manner
• The ability to work unsupervised in a busy environment
• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students

Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.

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Further information

Pre-Employment Checks

Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.

Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

Diversity and Inclusion

We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics.