Job Ref No. ECC8822387-131S Position Type: Catering Pay Range: Southend Scale 2
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 31/10/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC  

Job Description

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Catering Assistant Blenheim Primary School

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our busy in house catering team here at Blenheim Primary School. We are seeking to appoint the following:

Contract:

10 hours per week 12:00 - 2pm Monday - Friday

Part-Time, Term Time only (plus Inset Days)

Salary:

Level 2 FTE £25,185 per annum

Actual Annual Salary£5,900, £13.05 per hour

Start Date: asap

We are lookingfor someone with a positive'cando'attitudeto joinour friendlycateringteam.

Dutiesinclude:

  • assisting with food preparation
  • cookingand serving of meals and snacks as required
  • carrying out general cleaning tasks within the kitchen and dining areas
  • A commitment to a high standard of hygiene as well as the ability to work as part of a team are essential.An understanding and awareness of food hygiene is required although training can be given, and an ability to adhere to health and safety regulations.

We offer:

  • Local Government Pension Scheme membership
  • A staff benefit scheme providing discounts on everything from food shopping to insurances and holidays, as well as 24/7 access to health care professionals and online wellbeing advice.
  • Our values driven approach and the opportunity to work in a supportive, collaborative and friendly environment.

Please note: We reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore, we would urge candidates to apply as soon as possible.

You can find out more about our Trust and our schools atwww.lihtrust.uk

Closing date: 31st October 2025

Interview date: TBA

Safeguarding Statement

Learning in Harmony Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in our care and expect all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and the successful applicant will need a satisfactory enhanced DBS certificate and supportive references.

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

Amanda Wiley
School Way
Blenheim Chase, Leigh on Sea
Essex , SS9 4HX
Telephone: 01702 474684
Email: hr@lihtrust.uk

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