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Job Ref No. ECC3782-232 Position Type: Catering Pay Range: Scale 2 Point 4-5
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 28/08/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: September 2026  

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Catering Assistant

Employment Type: Permanent Term Time Only

Pay Spine: Scale 2 Point 4-5

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 10:45am to 14:45pm (15 Hrs Per Week)

The Governing Body are seeking to appoint an experienced, helpful and friendly Catering Assistant to work in our School Kitchen. The successful candidate will work under the direction of our Catering Manager and assist the Assistant Catering Manager/Cook with the preparation and cooking of the daily meals. The ideal candidate should have experience of cleaning and clearing away kitchen equipment and be confident in using industrial kitchen equipment. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a team in a busy working environment.

We offer a friendly supportive team of staff and governors.

The Phoenix Primary School & Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects 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.

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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Mrs Cheryl King
The Phoenix Primary School & Nursery
Leinster Road
Laindon, Basildon
Essex, SS15 5NQ
Telephone: 01268 543664
Email: admin@phoenix-pri.essex.sch.uk

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