Catering Assistant

Essex; Leigh; On-site; GBP 5,000 - 6,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff benefits

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Job summary

Blenheim Primary School is seeking a Catering Assistant to join the busy in-house catering team. This part-time role runs 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, Monday to Friday, during term time and inset days, totaling 10 hours per week. Start date ASAP.

The role involves food preparation, cooking and serving meals, and keeping kitchen and dining areas clean. A strong hygiene standard and teamwork are essential, with food hygiene understanding required (training can be provided).

Qualifications

• A commitment to a high standard of hygiene and the ability to work as part of a team are essential.
• An understanding of food hygiene is required (training can be provided).

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation.
• Cook and serve meals and snacks as required.
• Carry out general cleaning tasks within the kitchen and dining areas.

Skills

Teamwork

Food hygiene knowledge

Food handling

Job description

Catering Assistant Blenheim Primary School

We have an exciting opportunity for a Catering Assistant to join our busy in-house catering team here at Blenheim Primary School.

Contract

10 hours per week, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm, Monday – Friday. Part‑time, term time only (plus inset days). Level 2 FTE £25,185 per annum. Actual annual salary £5,900 (£13.05 per hour). Start date: ASAP.

Duties

• Assist with food preparation.
• Cook and serve meals and snacks as required.
• Carry out general cleaning tasks within the kitchen and dining areas.

A commitment to a high standard of hygiene and the ability to work as part of a team are essential.

An understanding of food hygiene is required (training can be provided), and the ability to adhere to health and safety regulations.

We offer

• A staff benefit scheme providing discounts on everything from food shopping to insurance and holidays, as well as 24/7 access to health care professionals and online wellbeing advice.
• Our values‑driven approach and the opportunity to work in a supportive, collaborative, and friendly environment.

Please note: We reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers, so we urge candidates to apply as soon as possible.

You can find out more about our Trust and our schools at www.lihtrust.uk.

Closing date: 23rd August 2026

Interview dates: 1st or 2nd September 2026.

Safeguarding Statement

Learning in Harmony Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in our care and expect all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and the successful applicant will need a satisfactory enhanced DBS certificate and supportive references.

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.

Amanda Wiley

School Way

Blenheim Chase, Leigh on Sea

Essex , SS9 4HX

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