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Job Reference: 219271/001

Human Resources and Personnel

Type: Temporary

Pay: £12.79 per hour

Location: East London

This is a temporary position - week to week

HRGO Recruitment are recruiting for experienced School General Catering Assistants to work within the busy education sector in the East London area.

Working Hours:

• You must be able to work Monday to Friday
• Various shifts from: 9am - 3.30pm

Successful candidates will assist in the preparation and serving of meals to students and staff, ensuring a high standard of hygiene and customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and cooking of meals according to the school menu.
• Serve food to students and staff in a friendly and efficient manner.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen and dining areas.
• Assist with the setup and clearing of the dining area before and after meal times.
• Follow health and safety regulations to ensure a safe working environment.
• Assist with inventory management, including receiving and storing deliveries.
• Provide excellent customer service to students, staff, and visitors.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Catering Manager.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Previous experience in a catering or food service role is required.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS (within 12 months)
• Basic level 2 food hygiene certificate.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including mornings and afternoons.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry items (pots, pans, etc.)
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks.

If this is of interest to you, and you have catering experience, Level 2 food and safety along with an Enhanced DBS, please contact Sarah Browning at HRGO Recruitment - East London Branch on 01708 220023 or .

Please register on our website before contacting.

King’s Worcester is seeking an outstanding individual to contribute to our highly successful Rowing programme as a Graduate Rowing Assistant, from September 2025.

We invite applications from those who may be considering a career in rowing or teaching, but we equally welcome interest from those as yet unsure of their professional aspirations.

The successful candidate will be a graduate who has the ability to adapt to the needs of pupils and colleagues and the skill of motivating others, while also being a good team player. Strong emotional intelligence and a great sense of humour are essential! This is a magnificent opportunity to join an outstanding coaching team and a wonderful group of young people.

The role is full time, term time only and fixed term for the 2025-26 academic year.

Staff are advised to maintain an attitude of “it could be happening here and probably is” as far as safeguarding is concerned and should always act in the best interest of the child.

All staff are expected to actively promote and safeguard the welfare of all pupils. As this post involves significant contact with children and the postholder will be responsible for children, they will be considered to be in regulated activity and must report any concerns in a timely manner.

All staff must also attend annual safeguarding training and have proper regard for the School’s safeguarding policy and procedures.

Please visit the vacancies page of the School website for a copy of the full job description, to find out more about the benefits of working at King’s and to hear why our staff love being a member of the School community.

To be considered for the role all applicants must complete the TES ‘Quick apply’ online application form which can be found via this link (click on the blue Quick Apply button).

When completing the supporting statement of the application form please ensure that you refer to the job description and person specification. Please also provide a detailed employment history.

Please note that the King’s Foundation is unable to provide visa sponsorship for successful applicants who do not hold the right to work in the UK.

Deadline for applications : 9am on Monday, 3 March 2025

Salary: £12.21 per hour

Type: 37.5 hours per week, term time only and will necessitate working after school and on Saturdays. Commencing September 2025 and fixed term until the end of the 2025-26 academic year.

Application Dates: From Wednesday 12th February 2025 to Monday 3rd March 2025

• Conducts oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the highest traditions of public education and in support of the District’s mission.
• Prepares and serves appropriate quantities of food in a timely manner, assuring proper quality and quantity of food prepared.
• Prepares and assembles a variety of hot and cold entrées, fruits, vegetables, and other foods.
• Follows written menus, production records, and production standards.
• Follows recipes for consistent quality and cost-effectiveness. Provides feedback to Leads regarding recipes.
• Prepares food service facilities for the serving of food.
• Minimizes waste.
• Operates a variety of standard kitchen equipment such as a cash register, oven, steamer, dishwasher, food warmer, steam-jacketed kettle, steam table, and wrapping/sealing machine following proper procedures.
• Assures that serving lines are properly stocked with adequate food, beverages, and supplies.
• Serves food from a steam table or cold counter.
• Follows Nutrition Services Department Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) standard operating procedures (SOPs) for food safety and sanitation in the receiving and storage of supplies; in food preparation; service of food; in storage, disposal, or donation of leftovers; in cleaning and maintaining equipment and work areas.
• Counts money for the till and prepares moneyboxes or cash registers with the appropriate amount and denominations of change.
• Performs cashier functions using NS software: enters computerized meal accounting and sales data, verifies checks collected, closes the till and delays count. Brings the cash drawer to Lead for reconciliation.
• Completes and maintains daily and weekly records of meals and beverages served and foods leftover. Maintains required records for meal production accounting.
• Washes and cleans cafeteria tables.
• Washes and stores equipment, pots, pans, trays, and other food service items; lifts moderately heavy objects.
• Provides inventory and product usage information to Lead for ordering and record-keeping purposes as required. Assists Lead in counting supplies for monthly physical inventory.
• Assists other personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Assists with training of new employees, parent volunteers, and student helpers.
• Monitors equipment operation and reports concerns and needs as required.
• Participates in required hours of annual continuing education, per federal law.
• Maintains effective working relationships with other members of the Department as well as other school personnel and community members, including those from diverse cultures or backgrounds or those who speak limited or no English.
• Complies with all procedures outlined in the Code of Professional Conduct and Annual Notices for Education Practitioners, Teachers, Support Staff, Administrators, Substitutes Handbook, and all other Beaverton School District Policies and Procedures.
  
  

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must pass a required physical examination.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Must be able to read, understand, and follow multi-step written and verbal instructions in English.
• Must be able to perform basic math sufficient to complete routine addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and fractions computations with ease and accuracy.
• Must possess a valid Food Handlers Card.
• Must be able to record data.
• Must possess uncorrected or corrected visual acuity of 20/40 in both eyes.
• Must be able to attend mandatory trainings, scheduled in-services, and educational events sponsored by the Beaverton School District outside of regular hours.
• Must possess basic familiarity with working with a computer for data entry as well as functions of e-mail.
  
  

• Lifting/Carrying. Constantly lift up to 10 lbs.; frequently lift up to 20 lbs.; and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.; and must carry loads up to 15 feet.
• Pushing/Pulling. Constantly exert a force up to 10 pounds while stocking supplies and using a wheeled cart to move food and supplies; frequently exert a force of up to 20 pounds; and occasionally exert a force up to 50 lbs., and intermittently exert a force (push/pull) up to 75 lbs.
• Climbing. Infrequently climb using step stools while retrieving or replacing items in stock rooms, freezers, or storage areas.
• Bending/Twisting. Constantly bend or twist, at waist/knees, while preparing food, removing cookware and/or supplies from the lower shelf, or cleaning/sanitizing.
• Kneeling/Crouching. Occasionally kneel and crouch, removing items from lower shelves or replacing them, or cleaning below counter level.
• Using hands/arms. Constantly use both hands and both arms.
• Handling/Grasping. Constantly must reach, handle, grip, grasp, and finger while performing food preparation, handling supplies and materials, cleaning, and wiping.
• Reaching. Frequently or constantly extend-reach, including occasional overhead reaching.
• Seeing/Hearing/Smelling/Speaking.
• Sight is required to closely inspect for work area and food product cleanliness, preparation and presentation, and to read instructions and to maintain sanitized work areas.
• Hearing is required to listen for voice conversations, food preparation equipment signals, and school alarms for safety purposes.
• Sense of smell required in preparing food.
• Speaking is required in order to communicate with customers, colleagues, students, and students.
  
  

• Paid Time Off: Paid vacation days. Paid sick leave. Emergency and personal business leave.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Assistance Program and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: PERS Retirement System. 403(b) and 457(b) options.
• Life Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement: up to 12 quarter hour credits per cycle for an advanced degree, certification, courses, workshops, or conferences.
• Professional Development: Time for attendance job-related professional development.
• Mentor Programs: Experienced mentors for new administrators.
• Bilingual Proficiency & Other Stipends: for employees proficient in Spanish. Phone & mileage stipends.
• Rules and considerations vary depending on the employee's contract.
  
  

• Conducts oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the highest traditions of public education and in support of the District’s mission.
• Prepares and serves appropriate quantities of food in a timely manner, assuring proper quality and quantity of food prepared.
• Prepares and assembles a variety of hot and cold entrées, fruits, vegetables, and other foods.
• Follows written menus, production records, and production standards.
• Follows recipes for consistent quality and cost-effectiveness. Provides feedback to Leads regarding recipes.
• Prepares food service facilities for the serving of food.
• Minimizes waste.
• Operates a variety of standard kitchen equipment such as a cash register, oven, steamer, dishwasher, food warmer, steam-jacketed kettle, steam table, and wrapping/sealing machine following proper procedures.
• Assures that serving lines are properly stocked with adequate food, beverages, and supplies.
• Serves food from a steam table or cold counter.
• Follows Nutrition Services Department Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) standard operating procedures (SOPs) for food safety and sanitation in the receiving and storage of supplies; in food preparation; service of food; in storage, disposal, or donation of leftovers; in cleaning and maintaining equipment and work areas.
• Counts money for the till and prepares moneyboxes or cash registers with the appropriate amount and denominations of change.
• Performs cashier functions using NS software: enters computerized meal accounting and sales data, verifies checks collected, closes the till and delays count. Brings the cash drawer to Lead for reconciliation.
• Completes and maintains daily and weekly records of meals and beverages served and foods leftover. Maintains required records for meal production accounting.
• Washes and cleans cafeteria tables.
• Washes and stores equipment, pots, pans, trays, and other food service items; lifts moderately heavy objects.
• Provides inventory and product usage information to Lead for ordering and record-keeping purposes as required. Assists Lead in counting supplies for monthly physical inventory.
• Assists other personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Assists with training of new employees, parent volunteers, and student helpers.
• Monitors equipment operation and reports concerns and needs as required.
• Participates in required hours of annual continuing education, per federal law.
• Maintains effective working relationships with other members of the Department as well as other school personnel and community members, including those from diverse cultures or backgrounds or those who speak limited or no English.
• Complies with all procedures outlined in the Code of Professional Conduct and Annual Notices for Education Practitioners, Teachers, Support Staff, Administrators, Substitutes Handbook, and all other Beaverton School District Policies and Procedures.
  
  

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must pass a required physical examination.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Must be able to read, understand, and follow multi-step written and verbal instructions in English.
• Must be able to perform basic math sufficient to complete routine addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and fractions computations with ease and accuracy.
• Must possess a valid Food Handlers Card.
• Must be able to record data.
• Must possess uncorrected or corrected visual acuity of 20/40 in both eyes.
• Must be able to attend mandatory trainings, scheduled in-services, and educational events sponsored by the Beaverton School District outside of regular hours.
• Must possess basic familiarity with working with a computer for data entry as well as functions of e-mail.
  
  

• Lifting/Carrying. Constantly lift up to 10 lbs.; frequently lift up to 20 lbs.; and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.; and must carry loads up to 15 feet.
• Pushing/Pulling. Constantly exert a force up to 10 pounds while stocking supplies and using a wheeled cart to move food and supplies; frequently exert a force of up to 20 pounds; and occasionally exert a force up to 50 lbs., and intermittently exert a force (push/pull) up to 75 lbs.
• Climbing. Infrequently climb using step stools while retrieving or replacing items in stock rooms, freezers, or storage areas.
• Bending/Twisting. Constantly bend or twist, at waist/knees, while preparing food, removing cookware and/or supplies from the lower shelf, or cleaning/sanitizing.
• Kneeling/Crouching. Occasionally kneel and crouch, removing items from lower shelves or replacing them, or cleaning below counter level.
• Using hands/arms. Constantly use both hands and both arms.
• Handling/Grasping. Constantly must reach, handle, grip, grasp, and finger while performing food preparation, handling supplies and materials, cleaning, and wiping.
• Reaching. Frequently or constantly extend-reach, including occasional overhead reaching.
• Seeing/Hearing/Smelling/Speaking.
• Sight is required to closely inspect for work area and food product cleanliness, preparation and presentation, and to read instructions and to maintain sanitized work areas.
• Hearing is required to listen for voice conversations, food preparation equipment signals, and school alarms for safety purposes.
• Sense of smell required in preparing food.
• Speaking is required in order to communicate with customers, colleagues, students, and students.
  
  

• Paid Time Off: Paid vacation days. Paid sick leave. Emergency and personal business leave.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Assistance Program and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: PERS Retirement System. 403(b) and 457(b) options.
• Life Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement: up to 12 quarter hour credits per cycle for an advanced degree, certification, courses, workshops, or conferences.
• Professional Development: Time for attendance job-related professional development.
• Mentor Programs: Experienced mentors for new administrators.
• Bilingual Proficiency & Other Stipends: for employees proficient in Spanish. Phone & mileage stipends.
• Rules and considerations vary depending on the employee's contract.
  
  

Are you looking for a career opportunity in education? We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Assistant Educator to join our team at a prestigious educational institution.

Main responsibilities:

• Close collaboration with educators to provide support in the planning and implementation of educational activities.
• Ensuring a safe and stimulating environment for children's development.
• Guiding and supporting students in the learning process.
• Active participation in meetings with parents to discuss students' progress and needs.
• Involvement in children's supervision activities during school hours.
  
  
  

• Baccalaureate diploma or its equivalent.
• Previous experience in working with children is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for education and children's development.
• Ability to work in a team and follow clear instructions.
  

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At Arkansas Early Learning (AEL), we believe every child deserves an opportunity to succeed, no matter their circumstances. AEL was established to serve the most vulnerable children ages birth to five and their families throughout the State of Arkansas through Early Head Start and Head Start. We provide transformational learning programs to vulnerable children within a childcare setting. We offer FREE Infant, Toddler, and Pre-K educational childcare/daycare programs serving 16 counties with numerous centers across the state of Arkansas. AEL is more than just daycare! We are educators, even as early as 6 weeks old we are implementing an education curriculum. We also offer a variety of child and family support services in a loving, caring, and safe environment.

Being on our team as a Center Director, Teacher, Assistant Teacher or office personnel at Arkansas Early Learning means you are passionate about a career helping children and your community. You can make a difference every day in a child's life here. We are looking for people who share our purpose and mission, which is to build a stronger community by empowering children and families with skills essential to their success and to provide transformational learning programs to help children and families develop the skills essential to their social competency. Do you have the right purpose to help them unleash their full potential while unleashing your own?

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The Program Assistant/Teacher Aide is an entry level position and will work to ensure comprehensive Head Start services are provided to children and families enrolled in the program. This position will utilize the Center environment to assist staff with creating rich learning opportunities that build on daily routines and support each child's development and education.

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• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
  
  

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Georgia’s Pre-K Program is a state funded educational program for all age eligible 4-year-old children in Georgia. The purpose of Georgia’s Pre-K Program is to prepare children for success in Kindergarten and later school years. The Pre-K Assistant Teacher is responsible for instructing 4-year-old's, based on needs of each child, and the requirements of the program under the guidance of the Lead Teacher.

As an Assistant Teacher, you are:

• Caring! Follow all licensing guidelines, company standards and grant program requirements to ensure the daily care of every child in your classroom.
• Engaged! Develop your ability to accurately observe, assess, and plan for children, as well as effectively communicate with families.
• Knowledgeable! Complete extensive training that provides insight on child care, preschool and development topics.
• Creative! Implement curriculum while creating fun, interactive learning experiences for the children.

We want energetic, dependable, passionate individuals who have:

• Associates Degree or Technical Certification Credit (TCC) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related or an active CDA in Preschool.
• Experience in a licensed childcare center or related field.
• The ability to meet state requirements for education and our center requirements.
• Able to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

Learning Care Group is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.