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Job Ref No. ECC2590-80S Position Type: Catering Pay Range: Point 5
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 30/10/2026 4pm Date of Interviews: week beginning 2nd November  

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Catering Assistant

Salary Point 5

8.75 hours per week - 11.15am to 1.00pm, plus fuel.

Term time only (38 weeks).

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic individual to join our friendly team as a Catering Assistant.

Our school dinners are cooked at another local school - St. Mary's, Woodham Ferrers. Your main responsibilities will be to take the food transport boxes from Cold Norton school to St Mary's, collect the lunches from there, transport them back to Cold Norton Primary School (10 minute drive), serve our pupils, and then clear the lunch hall and servery.

Our ideal candidate will be positive, caring and be able to use their initiative. They will also be able to lift and move equipment; hold a full, clean driving license; and will use their own car.

We will provide training, including Food Hygiene standards and Allergy Awareness.

We can offer you:

Ø a friendly and supportive staff team;

Ø lovely children;

Ø an opportunity to make a positive difference.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

All applications must be made online (via the Essex Jobs website), using the standard Essex application form. It is very important that you complete the application in full, particularly the section which refers to references. We must have the full contact details of two referees, including their name, address, telephone number and email address. Incomplete application forms will not be considered.

The School reserves the right to interview and withdraw the vacancy prior to the deadline date.

The Governing Board is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS clearance and medical clearance.

Information about the School

Cold Norton Primary School is a Community Primary School for children aged between 4-11 year that serves the village of Cold Norton and the surrounding areas.

Our large, open grounds are a huge asset and are used to enhance learning for all ages.

A strong community spirit pervades all that we do and enhances the opportunities that we offer our children.

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

Emily Penkett
St Stephen's Road
Cold Norton, Chelmsford
Essex, CM3 6JE
Telephone: 01621 827086
Email: admin@coldnorton.essex.sch.uk

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