Job Ref No. ECC2578-129S Position Type: Catering Pay Range: Scale 2 Point 5
Position Start Date: 01/09/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 03/07/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: July 2026  

Job Description

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Position Type: Catering Assistant

Employment Type: Permanent Contract

Hours: 25 hours per week, term-time only - 9.15 am - 2.15 pm (Monday to Thursday) and 9 am to 2pm (Friday)

Salary: Essex School's Pay Scale, Scale 2 Point 5 - Actual salary £15,036 (including fringe)

The Governing Body are seeking to appoint a reliable, committed Catering Assistant to join our friendly, busy kitchen team.

Duties will include:

  • Preparing trays of drinks.
  • Laying out and replenishing dinner trays when low.
  • Loading and unloading the dishwasher.
  • During service times, to ensure that tables and counters are as clean as reasonably practicable and adequately stocked.
  • Undertaking all aspects of cleaning equipment (light and heavy), walls (up to 6ft.) floors, fixtures and fittings, cooking utensils, cutlery, glassware etc. as directed.
  • Any other duties as directed by the Catering Manager or Assistant Catering Manager
  • Maintaining a high standard of personal and general cleanliness and hygiene to comply with statutory and school regulations.
  • Undertaking Food Hygiene and Allergen training, as required.
  • Occasionally, to assist with special functions at the school which may be outside of normal working hours.
  • Reporting immediately any accidents, fire, theft, loss, damage, unfit food or other irregularities and take such action as may be appropriate or possible.

We can offer:-

  • An Outstanding School
  • 2-week May/June half term holiday (enjoy an off-peak holiday!)
  • A great work-life balance, job satisfaction and FABULOUSLY supportive colleagues who like to have fun (and have 'goodies' on a Friday!)
  • Happy, motivated, well behaved and hard-working children
  • A diverse and inclusive school community with strong Governor and Parent support
  • A friendly and supportive team of teachers, Learning Support Assistants and Support Staff
  • An attractive and extremely well-resourced environment (swimming pool, 300-seater theatre, dedicated sports hall)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post, you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.

Lee Chapel Primary School & Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This appointment is subject to 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.

Information about the school

Contact Information

Sue Jackson
The Knares, Basildon
Essex, SS16 5RU
Telephone: 01268 474177
Email: personnel@leechapel.essex.sch.uk

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