Catering Assistant

Lyons Hall School, Braintree
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Job Ref No. ECC2080-148 Position Type: Catering Pay Range: Scale 1 Point 2
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 07/11/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBA  

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We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and practical Kitchen Assistant to join our well-established and successful team.

Hours will be 10 hours per week - term time only.

Our busy kitchen averages a minimum of 350 meals per day with additional regular hospitality catering. Your main duties will be to assist the team with the washing up of all crockery, cutlery and catering equipment to a high standard of cleanliness and to help with some food preparation in the event of staff absence.

In line with recommended practice in the statutory guidance "Keeping Children Safe in Education", the school will conduct searches for information onshortlisted candidateswhich is publicly available on-line. The purpose is limited:

· to identify issues which call into question the applicant's suitability to work with children.

· to verify employment history.

Only information related for the purposes stated will be shared with the Panel. Any information will be discussed with candidates at interview before any decisions regarding the recruitment process are made.

The Trust Reserves the right to close the position early.

Information about the School

Lyons Hall Primary school is a popular and successful Braintree school. It is the first school of the Learning Pathways Academy Trust which also includes Braiswick Primary in Colchester and White Hall Academy in Clacton-On-Sea.

The Learning Pathways Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references, including one from their most recent employer. All appointments are made subject to rigorous pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

In line with recommended practice in the statutory guidance "Keeping Children Safe in Education", the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line. The purpose is limited:

· to identify issues which call into question the applicant's suitability to work with children.

· to verify employment history.

Only information related for the purposes stated will be shared with the Panel. Any information will be discussed with candidates at interview before any decisions regarding the recruitment process are made.

The school reserves the right to close the vacancy early.

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

Tracy Baker
Deerleap Way, Braintree
Essex, CM7 9FH
Telephone: 01376 552393
Email: tbaker@lyonshall.org.uk

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