School Lunchtime Catering Assistant (Term-Time, 20h)

Shorefields; High Ongar; Remote; GBP 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming staff

Friendly children

Caring school community

Training & development

Wellbeing programme

Meaningful difference

Job summary

High Ongar Primary School is seeking a reliable Catering Assistant to support our friendly team. You will help prepare the dining hall, serve meals to pupils and maintain high standards of cleanliness, creating a welcoming lunchtime environment.

The role is 20 hours per week during term-time, with training provided including food hygiene. Interviews are scheduled for 12th November 2026; application details are provided by the school.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or school environment desirable.
• Willing to undertake training including food hygiene.
• Ability to work with children in a lunchtime setting.

Responsibilities

• Collect meals from a partner school and prepare the dining hall for service.
• Serve meals to pupils and maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Create a welcoming lunchtime environment and support pupils during lunch break.
• Assist with routines to ensure learning resumes smoothly after lunch.

Skills

Reliable

Organised

Team player

Good communication

Willing to training

Full UK driving licence

Job description

High Ongar Primary School is seeking a reliable Catering Assistant to support our friendly team. You will help prepare the dining hall, serve meals to pupils and maintain high standards of cleanliness, creating a welcoming lunchtime environment.

The role is 20 hours per week during term-time, with training provided including food hygiene. Interviews are scheduled for 12th November 2026; application details are provided by the school.