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Job Ref No. ECC8822387-141S Position Type: Catering Pay Range: Level 2 Actual Annual Salary £5,900, £13.05 ph
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 17/05/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC  

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Catering Assistant Blenheim Primary School

We have an exciting opportunity for a Catering Assistant to join our busy in-house catering team here at Blenheim Primary School.

Contract:

10 hours per week 12:00 pm - 2 pm Monday - Friday

Part-Time, Term Time only (plus Inset Days)

Salary:

Level 2 FTE £25,185 per annum

Actual Annual Salary£5,900, £13.05 per hour

Start Date: asap

We are looking for someone with a positive 'can do' attitude to join our friendly catering team.

Duties include:

assisting with food preparation
cooking and serving of meals and snacks as required
carrying out general cleaning tasks within the kitchen and dining areas

A commitment to a high standard of hygiene as well as the ability to work as part of a team are essential.

An understanding and awareness of food hygiene is required although training can be given, and an ability to adhere to health and safety regulations.

We offer:

Local Government Pension Scheme membership
A staff benefit scheme providing discounts on everything from food shopping to insurance and holidays, as well as 24/7 access to health care professionals and online wellbeing advice.


Our values-driven approach and the opportunity to work in a supportive, collaborative, and friendly environment.

Please note: We reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore, we would urge candidates to apply as soon as possible.

You can find out more about our Trust and our schools at www.lihtrust.uk

Closing date: 17th May 2026

Interview date: To be advised

Safeguarding Statement

Learning in Harmony Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in our care and expect all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and the successful applicant will need a satisfactory enhanced DBS certificate and supportive references.

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.

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Contact Information

Amanda Wiley
School Way
Blenheim Chase, Leigh on Sea
Essex , SS9 4HX
Telephone: 01702 474684
Email: hr@lihtrust.uk

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