Part-time Catering Assistant

St Teresa's; Braintree; On-site; GBP 9,500 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

St Francis Catholic Primary School in Braintree is seeking a part-time Catering Assistant to support daily food service and kitchen hygiene. The role involves assisting with preparation of food and beverages, serving pupils and staff, and helping maintain high standards of cleanliness.

Contract is term-time plus inset, 19.5 hours per week, starting immediately. DBS check and references are required; training will be provided, and safeguarding of children is a core commitment of the school.

Qualifications

• Assist with the preparation of food and beverages to school standards.
• Undertake washing up and cleaning equipment daily.
• Serve pupils and staff from the counter or trolley.

Responsibilities

• The preparation and simple cooking of food & beverages.
• Serving customers at the counter/hatch or from a trolley or kiosk as required.
• To undertake all aspects of cleaning equipment (light and heavy)
• During service times, to ensure tables and counters are clean and adequately stocked.
• To maintain high standards of personal and general cleanliness and hygiene.

Skills

Food preparation

Serving

Hygiene

Cleaning

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC3790-124S Position Type: Catering Pay Range: Scale 2 (point 4 - 5)

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 23/10/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: W.C. 2.11.26

The key areas of responsibility are as follows:

Assist, as directed, with all aspects of the preparation of food and beverages to the standards required by the school
Undertake washing up and all other aspects of cleaning equipment (light and heavy) on a daily basis
Serve pupils and staff from the counter or trolley
Maintain high standards of kitchen and personal hygiene

Duties:

The preparation and simple cooking of food & beverages.
Serving customers at the counter/hatch or from a trolley or kiosk as required.
To undertake all aspects of cleaning equipment (light and heavy), walls (up to 6ft.) floors, fixtures and fittings, cooking utensils, cutlery, glassware etc. as directed.
During service times, to ensure that tables and counters are as clean as reasonably practicable and adequately stocked.
To maintain a high standard of personal and general cleanliness and hygiene to comply with statutory and school regulations.
To attend training activities and/or meetings as required.
To report any customer comments or complaints and take any necessary remedial action if appropriate.
Report immediately any accidents, fire, theft, loss, damage, unfit food, or other irregularities and take such action as may be appropriate or possible.
The duties above are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be required by the Headteacher to carry out appropriate duties within the context of the job, skills and grade.

General

To participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with line manager.
To comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health & safety in the workplace.
To ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the School's Equal Opportunities Policy.
St Francis is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

Contractual information:

Total number of hours: 19.5 hours a week

Total number of weeks: Term time plus inset

Information about the School

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.A DBS check, medical clearance and references are required for appointment to this post.

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.

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Mrs N Hanlon
St Francis Catholic Primary School
Gilchrist Way, Braintree
Essex, CM7 2SY Telephone: [phone]Email: [e-mail]

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