Catering Assistant

Bmat Education; Essex; On-site; GBP 8,500 - 9,800; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Private healthcare benefits

Cycle to work

Discounted gym

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Burnt Mill Academy is looking for a friendly Catering Assistant to join our school kitchen team in Essex. This part-time permanent role involves preparing and serving meals, supporting students, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety in a busy environment.

The successful candidate will be energetic, reliable, and able to work well with others to provide healthy, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing. Closing date applies to applications for this post.

Qualifications

• Friendly, reliable and motivated individual who is passionate about providing high-quality food and service to young people.
• Strong hygiene, presentation and teamwork standards.

Job description

Catering Assistant at Burnt Mill Academy

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• Job Reference #
  EDV/2026/BMA/34275
• Location
  First Avenue, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2NR
• Contract Type
  Permanent
• Contract Term
  Part-Time
• Salary
  £9,143.53 Annually (Actual)
• Closing Date
  Midnight, Mon 2nd Nov, 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.

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.

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