Job Ref No. ECC5259-139S Position Type: Catering Pay Range: £12.85 ph
Position Start Date: 13/04/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 20/03/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: w/b 23rd March  

Job Description

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Our busy, friendly, catering team is looking for a colleague to assist with lunch service to our 465 children. Our Kitchen Assistants will assist with serving our younger children, use the commercial dishwasher to clean the trays, cutlery and cups, manually wash utensils and cooking trays as well as clean down the kitchen at the end of service and have general kitchen duties. The Kitchen Assistant will be responsible for checking special dietary requirements are adhered to as well as stringent standards of cleanliness.

Whilst this is a physically demanding role you will be able to enjoy building astrong positive rapport with both the catering team and the children. Apositive, flexible and committed approach to your work together with a senseof humour is essential.

This is a part-time role, 11.40am - 2pm, which is 11 hours 40 minutes per week

Please contact the school on admin@dsmprimary.essex.sch.uk or 01371872340 forfurther information.

Information about the School

Based in Great Dunmow, Essex, Dunmow St Mary's Primary School is a 2FE Foundation primary school with extensive grounds, including our own woodland area and outdoor classroom. As a Church of England voluntary controlled school we have a strong commitment to Christian principles and values that recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of each individual. Every child from any background is welcome in our school and our school life is strengthened by our visits to the local church and by the contribution it makes to our school.

Judged "Good" in our recent Section 5 graded Ofsted inspection, our learning is based around our unique curriculum model designed in a series of cross curricular themes. By making connections between subjects we deepen and enhance our children's learning meaning our children are active, enthusiastic and happy learners. We are committed to our curriculum model and want to see it develop further.

We believe that good learning requires good teachers. Our teaching and support staff are a committed and talented team of people. Together in the classrooms and across the school they make Dunmow St Mary's the wonderful school it is.

Inclusiveness and caring are at the heart of our school. We have invested in supporting our children in the classroom and beyond with a dedicated family liaison officer and SENCO team who help everyone to engage and learn.

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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Contact Information

Claire Kearney
High Stile, Great Dunmow
Essex, CM6 1EB
Telephone: 01371 872340
Email: admin@dsmprimary.essex.sch.uk

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