Job Description
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Location:Benyon Primary School
Reports to:HeadCook
Start date:As soon as possible
Closing Date:13th March 2026
InterviewDate:WB 16thMarch 2026
Salary:TLW- TLW 4
Hours:15hours per week,termtimeand INSET days(Normal working pattern 11am - 2pmweek days)
We are looking tofilla position, at Benyon Primary School,as a General Kitchen Assistantto support our team in providingdelicious and healthy school meals to our children.Your role will be toworkas part ofthethemto prepare and serve food, clean the kitchen and dining areas as wellas ensuring food hygiene protocols are followed.
We are looking to appointkitchen assistantswhowill:
Work well as part ofa team player, willing to take onwhatever job needs completing.
Be reliable.
Work hard to meet deadlines.
Communicate well with adults and children.
Be flexible to meet the needs of the children.
Have a willingness to learn and completeappropriate training.
Kitchen experience would behelpfulbut training can be provided.
Aspart of Catalyst AcademiesTrustwe offera strong supportnetwork, access to the Catalyst Perks reward platform andretention bonuses for all staff.
Pleasecontact the school on 01708 853397or emailadmin.bps@catrust.org.ukto arrange these.You should apply viawww.essexschoolsjobs.co.ukor requestan application form via the contacts above.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involveappropriate checksand clearances.
Information about the School
We are a two form entry primary school and nursery set in extensive grounds on the periphery of Ockendon Village. Our school is only a 3 minute walk from South Ockendon station which is on the C2C Fenchurch to Shoeburyness line and within easy reach (5 minutes) of the A13 and A127 into London/Southend and the Dartford Bridge. For further information please visit our website http://www.benyonprimary.co.uk/