Catering Assistant

Bmat Education; Epping Forest; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Salary sacrifice schemes

Cycle to work

Gym discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Workplace nursery salary sacrifice

Lifestyle and discount savings

Job summary

BMAT Education is seeking a friendly Catering Assistant to join Epping St John's Church of England School. The role is part-time (32.5 hours per week) in a busy school kitchen, offering term-time hours with inset days and 39 weeks per year.

You will contribute to high standards of hygiene and nutrition, prepare and serve meals to students, and work as part of a supportive team focused on wellbeing and safe food handling. A positive attitude and good communication are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality food and service to students.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, presentation, and food handling.
• Support students' wellbeing through nutritious meals and teamwork.

Job description

Catering Assistant at Epping St John's Church of England School

Job Details

• Job Reference: EDV/2026/ESJCES/95553
• Location: Bury Lane, Epping, Essex, CM16 5JB
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Contract Term: Part-Time
• Salary: £20,055.93 Annually (Actual)
• Hours Per Week: 32.5 hours per week
• Weeks Per Year: 39 weeks per year (term time plus inset days)
• Closing Date: Midnight, Thu 15th Oct, 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?

• 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.