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Job Ref No. ECC2521-37S Position Type: Catering Pay Range: 1 point 3
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed
Application Close: 13/04/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: 17th April 2026  

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Job Title:CateringAssistant


Responsible to:Catering Manager &Headteacher

Salary Grade Range: Scale1 Point 3
£8,386.67(actual salary)

Hours of work:15hours per week

Weeks worked:Fixed Term Contract until 31.08.2026Term time38weeks per year


We are looking for an experiencedCateringAssistantto join our friendlycatering team.
TheCateringAssistantwillbe responsible for:

  • Assistingwith preparation, cookingof healthynutritious mealsand servicefor children and staff.
  • To follow menu plans agreedbythe Catering Manager.
  • To carry out cleaning duties within the kitchen and dining areas.
  • To follow hygiene practices and ensure health and safety regulations areobservedin working practices.
  • To attend training activities and meetings asrequired.

We are looking for a person who

  • Is organised and calm under pressure
  • Is friendly and personable with all members of the school community and has a good sense of humour.
  • Is confident working under their own initiative
  • Has catering experience
  • Has the best interests of the pupils at the heart of what they do.

Level 2 Food Safety and Allergen Awarenessisessentialfor the role but support in obtaining this will be available from our school if not already held.
Closing date:13.04.2026
Interviews:17.04.2026

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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Amanda Watson
Ashingdon Road, Rochford
Essex, SS4 1RS
Telephone: 01702 544058
Email: admin@holtfarm-inf.essex.sch.uk

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