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Job Ref No. ECC3462-136 Position Type: Catering Pay Range: Spine point 4
Position Start Date: 14/09/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 06/09/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: tbc  

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Our friendly and welcoming voluntary aided Church of England primary school, with 452 pupils, is seeking to appoint a Catering Assistant to join our dedicated kitchen team.

Hours: 14.75 hours per week, term time only

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 11.00am to 1.45pm
Wednesday: 10.00am to 1.45pm
We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable individual who has experience of preparing and cooking healthy, homemade meals, ideally within a busy catering environment. Working as part of a team of four catering assistants, you will help prepare, cook and serve nutritious meals made from fresh ingredients each day.

The successful candidate will:

  • Have experience of food preparation and cooking.
  • Be able to work efficiently as part of a team.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to providing high-quality meals for children.
  • Have good organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Be friendly, flexible and willing to contribute to the wider life of the school.
  • Experience of school catering and working with children would be advantageous, although not essential.

At St Peter's, we pride ourselves on providing a caring, supportive environment for both pupils and staff. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated team committed to promoting healthy eating and ensuring our children enjoy positive lunchtime experiences.

Safeguarding Statement

St Peter's Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and other pre-employment safeguarding checks.

Information about the School

A popular over-subscribed Church of England primary school on the outskirts of Brentwood.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Information about the school

Contact Information

Iain Gunn
Wigley Bush Lane
South Weald, Brentwood
Essex, CM14 5QN
Telephone: 01277 215577
Email: office@st-peters-southweald.essex.sch.uk

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