Catering Assistant

Bmat Education; Bentfield; On-site; GBP 7,300 - 9,900; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced and flexible PPA

Generous employer pension contribution

Private healthcare benefits, including

Home and electronic salary sacrifice

Cycle to work

Discounted Gym membership

Lifestyle and discount savings

Workplace nursery fee salary sacrifice

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (E​

Job summary

BMAT Education seeks a friendly and motivated Catering Assistant for Forest Hall School in Stansted Mountfitchet. The role focuses on delivering high-quality food and service to students with a strong emphasis on hygiene and teamwork during term-time.

The position is permanent, part-time (15 hours per week) across 39 weeks per year, with a salary of £8,598.74 annually (actual). Closing date is 28 September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality food and service to students.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, presentation and teamwork in a busy school kitchen.

Job description

Catering Assistant at Forest Hall School

3 Days Remaining

3 Days Remaining

Job Reference # EDV/2026/FHS/97784

Location Forest Hall Road, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, CM24 8TZ

Contract Type Permanent

Contract Term Part-Time

Salary £8,598.74 Annually (Actual)

Hours Per Week 15 hours per week

Weeks Per Year 39 weeks per year (term-time plus inset days)

Closing Date Midnight, Mon 28th Sep, 2026

Positions Available 1

About You

We are looking for a friendly, reliable, and motivated individual who is passionate about providing high-quality food and service to young people. The ideal candidate will bring energy, enthusiasm, and a strong work ethic to a busy school kitchen environment. You should be committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene, presentation, and teamwork, with a flexible approach to daily tasks and a genuine interest in supporting students' wellbeing through healthy, nutritious meals. Whether you have prior experience in a catering role or are eager to learn and grow, you will be expected to show a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to contribute to a supportive, student-focused team.

About the School

Our school is part of a collaborative and dynamic Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) that fosters an inclusive and ambitious learning community. We are dedicated to providing high-quality education, creating an environment where every individual is encouraged to reach their full potential. Our school culture promotes collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to excellence in everything we do.

About the Trust

BMAT is a thriving community of schools, committed to providing an outstanding education for every student attending one of our schools. We create environments where individuals matter, confidence flourishes, and every child can achieve exceptional outcomes. We currently oversee seven secondary academies and five primary academies, primarily located in Harlow, with additional sites in Newham and Stansted.

The Trust's vision is clear - to work together to smash through the barriers that prevent children from becoming confident, high-achieving, and independent individuals.

What can BMAT offer you?

• Enhanced and flexible PPA
• Generous employer pension contribution through Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Private healthcare benefits, including 24/7 Doctorline access
• Home and electronic salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to work
• Discounted Gym membership through salary sacrifice
• Lifestyle and discount savings
• Workplace nursery fee salary sacrifice scheme via Yellownest
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support

BMAT Education is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close this advertisement prior to the stated closing date should a suitable candidate be short listed and appointed.

We are looking for a friendly, reliable, and motivated individual who is passionate about providing high-quality food and service to young people. The ideal candidate will bring energy, enthusiasm, and a strong work ethic to a busy school kitchen environment. You should be committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene, presentation, and teamwork, with a flexible approach to daily tasks and a genuine interest in supporting students' wellbeing through healthy, nutritious meals. Whether you have prior experience in a catering role or are eager to learn and grow, you will be expected to show a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to contribute to a supportive, student-focused team.

Our school is part of a collaborative and dynamic Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) that fosters an inclusive and ambitious learning community. We are dedicated to providing high-quality education, creating an environment where every individual is encouraged to reach their full potential. Our school culture promotes collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to excellence in everything we do.

BMAT is a thriving community of schools, committed to providing an outstanding education for every student attending one of our schools. We create environments where individuals matter, confidence flourishes, and every child can achieve exceptional outcomes. We currently oversee seven secondary academies and five primary academies, primarily located in Harlow, with additional sites in Newham and Stansted.

The Trust's vision is clear - to work together to smash through the barriers that prevent children from becoming confident, high-achieving, and independent individuals.