Recruitment

At Oxlip Learning Partnership we value our staff and actively maintain a culture in which respect, empathy and honesty are the cornerstone of positive relationships throughout the Trust.

We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from all sections of society. We are always keen to hear from talented professionals, at all stages of their career, who believe they can support us in achieving our vision.

We believe that staff wellbeing is at the heart of effective and efficient teachers, leaders and support staff, creating an environment in which they and our children can thrive and learn.

Please find our latest vacancies listed below. If nothing is shown, then we do not currently have any openings available.

Food Service Assistant

Location:

Cedars Park Primary

Job Type:

Permanent

Salary:

£10,669

Hours:

20

Interview Date:

Closing Date:

15/04/25

Food Service Assistant x 2
Grade 1 / Spine Point 2: £10,669 per annum (approx. £12.26 per hour plus holiday pay)
Part-Time 20 hours per week, 9.30am - 1.30pm
5 days per week Monday-Friday, 38 weeks per year (term time), plus there may be a requirement to work an occasional PD Day

Permanent
Required as soon as possible

We are looking for a professional, friendly and enthusiastic Food Service Assistant to join our school-based catering team at Cedars Park Primary school. Under the guidance of the Head of Kitchen, you will assist with the preparation, cooking and serving of meals.

You will have:

Experience of food preparation and/or kitchen support role
A customer-focused approach
An ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative
An ability to prioritise work, and flexibility to deal with unexpected and varied requests

We will offer:

Commitment to your continued professional development and full training
Uniform and relevant PPE
Support from the local kitchen and wider Trust teams

You will be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments, holiday pay included.

If you feel that you could undertake this role and contribute to the success of our in-house catering service, we look forward to hearing from you.

Application and contact details:

An application form can be downloaded from the 'Recruitment Documents' area on the link on the right-hand side. Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted. Please return your completed application form to: hr@oxlip.uk CV’s are not accepted.

For an informal conversation regarding the role, please contact Matt Cook, Operations and Facilities Manager on 01449 742431.

The Oxlip Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools. Child Protection training will also need to be undertaken.

Deadline for Applications: 10 am on Tuesday 15th April 2025

Interviews: As soon as possible thereafter

Oxlip Learning Partnership promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce and encourages applications from all sections of society. We are always keen to hear from talented professionals, at all stages of their career, who believe they can support us in achieving our vision.

Oxlip Learning Partnership
Copleston Road, Ipswich, Suffolk. IP4 5HD
Telephone: 01473 277240

Email: hr@oxlip.uk
Web: www.oxlip.uk