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Job Ref No. ECC2145-107S Position Type: Catering Pay Range: Point 2
Position Start Date: 09/03/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 23/02/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: Thursday 26th February  

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Northlands Primary School and Nursery are looking to appoint a catering/kitchen assistant to join our catering team in school.

Hours would be 12.30 to 2.30pm Monday to Friday. 10 hours per week 43.5 weeks per year actual salary £5,669.13 on scale point 2.

Duties would include:

  • To undertake all aspects of cleaning equipment, walls floors, fixtures and fittings, cooking utensils, cutlery, glassware etc. as directed.
  • During service times, to ensure that tables and counters are as clean as reasonably practicable and adequately stocked.
  • To maintain a high standard of personal and general cleanliness and hygiene to comply with statutory and school regulations.
  • The duties above are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be required by the Headteacher to carry out appropriate duties within the context of the job, skills and grade.
  • The preparation and simple cooking of food & beverages at busy periods

Experience of these duties would be desirable although not essential as full training would be given.

Northlands Primary School & Nursery is committed to the principles of equality of opportunity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share in this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures including satisfactory references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Information about the School

Our Governors and staff are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the well being of everyone within the Northlands Family and expect all volunteers and staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks, Safeguarding and medical checks. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to digital screening.

Please refer closely to the job description and/or person specification, when completing your application form. Visits to the school are welcomed by prior arrangement. Interested candidates are invited to contact Sue Gilbert via email admin@northlandsprimary.essex.sch.uk

Information about the School Northlands Primary School and Nursery is a happy, popular school with an ethos of honesty, respect, hard work and ambition where children enjoy coming to school because learning is fun.

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

Sue Gilbert
Winifred Road
Pitsea, Basildon
Essex, SS13 3JQ
Telephone: 01268 553434
Email: admin@northlandsprimary.essex.sch.uk

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