Kitchen Assistant

Essex Local Nature Partnership; Wickford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a friendly catering team as a Kitchen Assistant at a welcoming primary school. This part-time role involves serving meals and maintaining a clean dining environment, contributing to a nurturing atmosphere for children. With flexible hours during term time, this position offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional development. Ideal for those looking to make a positive impact in a school setting, this role is perfect for individuals who enjoy working with children and are eager to learn.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Work Environment

Friendly Colleagues

Qualifications

• Experience in food service is beneficial but not essential.
• Willingness to learn and participate in training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in serving meals and preparing the dining area.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining spaces.

Skills

Food Service Assistance

Team Collaboration

Cleaning and Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Start Date: 02/06/2025

Contract Type: Part-time

Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 19/05/2025 Midday

Date of Interviews: 23/05/25

We are seeking an enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly catering team, which is at the heart of our school. You will assist the Catering Manager to serve meals and prepare and clean the dining/kitchen area for our pupils. Previous experience of assisting with the service of food would be beneficial but not essential, as part of our commitment to staff development includes training. Food is an integral part of our whole school ethos, and the post holder can expect to work as part of a committed school team.

Hours are 11:30 to 1:30, Monday to Friday, term time only.

The position start date is Monday, 2nd June; however, it will depend on the notice period needed by the preferred candidate.

Information about the School

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview for this vacancy earlier, so an early application is advised. However, we are also prepared to wait for the right candidate.

Great Leighs Primary School is set in an idyllic location with countryside views and plenty of outdoor space. We offer the successful candidate a warm, welcoming, and friendly school environment, supportive colleagues and Governing Board, children who are securely developing a love of learning, and opportunities for professional development both within the school and through partnerships with other schools and settings.

Great Leighs Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. We follow safer recruitment practices, and appointments are subject to successful DBS checks, medical clearance, and references.

All appointments involve appropriate checks and clearances to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people.

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James Garlick
Aragon Road
Great Leighs, Chelmsford
Essex, CM3 1RP
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