Dining Room Assistant

Our Values

Wyken Croft provides an excellent environment for all of the stakeholders of the school. Although we are a large primary school in Coventry, we pride ourselves on knowing each child and family individually allowing our children to achieve their maximum potential. We have our ‘Seven Steps to Success’ embedded within our culture which we believe enable our children to be happy, engaged and positive about their futures, striving to be the very best they can be.

What is the job role?

The governors of Wyken Croft Primary School are excited to offer a permanent role as Dining Room Assistant. We have a successful and established lunchtime team that provides healthy, nutritious meals for all of the school's stakeholders. We are passionate about providing a positive lunchtime experience for all of our pupils.

You will need to;-

Be able to work closely with our catering team to ensure that our lunchtimes are
a positive experience for our pupils.
Be able to work both in the dinner hall and outside on the playground
Be able to engage with our children ensuring that our children adhere to the schools
policies whilst providing a nurturing environment.
Be able to ensure our high standards of hygiene are maintained within the dining hall
whilst assisting pupils in all aspects of the lunchtime service.
Be able to assist in cleaning the dinner hall at the end of the lunchtime session.

This role is 10 hours per week - term time only.

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will need to;-

Be able to work professionally with all pupils and staff members to ensure a smooth and positive environment.
Be able to communicate effectively with all of the stakeholders of the school.
Be able to work efficiently as part of a team.
Have an understanding of health and safety and personal hygiene.
Be enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking
Be motivated and committed to supporting young people in their school environment

Interviews week commencing 3rd March 2025

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Coventry City Council

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