Job Description

Catering Assistant - part time (10 hours per week)

Required 31st March 2025 (or as soon as possible thereafter)

Woodham Ley Primary School is looking to employ a Catering Assistant to work 10 hours a week (term time only).

Our school has a busy kitchen, and the post holder will be required to work as part of a committed team preparing fresh, home cooked food for our pupils and staff.

The successful candidate will:

• assist with the preparation and serving of school meals

• support Catering Manager and help deputise for any short-term absences

• undertake all aspects of cleaning equipment, floors, fixtures and fittings, cooking utensils, cutlery, glassware etc. as directed.

• maintain a high standard of personal and general cleanliness and hygiene to comply with statutory school regulations.

Previous experience of catering is desirable, although training would be available for the right candidate. The successful applicant will be required to take and pass a Hygiene and Food Handling course unless they already have a current up to date qualification.

Visits to the school are encouraged and please contact the school office on 01268 753652 to make an appointment.

All applications must be made online please (via the Essex Jobs website), using the standard Essex application form.

Information about the School

Woodham Ley is a one form entry primary school, located in Benfleet, Essex. We are part of the Robus Multi Academy Trust.

The school is a bright and spacious building, with extensive grounds, including an excellent outdoor provision for the Early Years Department. In addition to the seven classrooms, there is an extended services hub and pre-school facility on site.

Woodham Ley is a friendly school with excellent, well behaved pupils. Our mission statement is to develop unique and ambitious children who make informed choices and are inspired to reach their greatest potential.