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Catering Assistant
Hours: 14 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks per year)
Salary: Scale 2, Points 4-5 (£26,016 - £26,417 full-time equivalent)
Actual salary: £8,232 per annum
Working Hours: Currently arranged as follows:
Tuesday: 11.00am - 1.30pm
Wednesday: 11.00am - 1.30pm
Thursday: 9.00am - 1.30pm
Friday: 9.00am - 1.30pm
We are happy to consider some flexibility in the working days and hours for the right candidate, whilst maintaining the 14 hours per week.
St John's Church of England Primary School is looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and reliable Catering Assistant to join our kitchen team from 1st January 2027.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a small, supportive team and would like a rewarding, term-time-only role within our school community.
Working alongside our Catering Manager and kitchen team, you will play an important part in the smooth day-to-day running of our school kitchen.
Your main responsibilities will include:
Assisting with the preparation and simple cooking of fresh meals.
Helping to serve school lunches to pupils and staff in a friendly and welcoming manner.
Ensuring the kitchen, equipment and food service areas are kept clean, tidy and hygienic.
Supporting with washing up, cleaning and other general kitchen duties.
Following food hygiene, health and safety procedures and school policies.
Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure an efficient and enjoyable lunchtime service.
We are looking for someone who:
Is friendly, approachable and enjoys working in a school environment.
Has a positive attitude and is willing to get involved in all aspects of kitchen work.
Is reliable, hardworking and able to work effectively as part of a team.
Takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
Can follow instructions, use their initiative and work efficiently in a busy kitchen.
Understands the importance of providing a welcoming and positive experience for our children.
Previous experience in catering or food preparation would be an advantage, but a positive attitude, willingness to learn and a commitment to being part of our school team are equally important.
St John's Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Information about the School
St John’s school is a one-form-entry primary school situated in Danbury, which is a picturesque friendly village community 6 miles to the east of Chelmsford. The school has extensive grounds, an all-weather running track, an indoor swimming pool and good facilities which are used to the full by the children through the curriculum, clubs and sporting activities. We have strong links with local churches and the community. There is a Pre-School nursery in our grounds which operates independently of us but has strong links. The Parents’ and Friends Association is very active and contributes significantly to the life of the school.