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Catering Assistant

Job Posted: 8 days ago

Salary: £ 14,064 - 14,288 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: CM11, Ramsden Heath, Essex

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

Catering Assistant – Term Time Only – No Weekends or Public Holidays
Hours:
24 hours per week
Monday–Thursday, 12.00pm–6.30pm
Term time only (38 weeks per year)
Start date: Immediate start available
The Role
We are seeking an efficient and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our friendly catering team at Ramsden Hall Academy, a SEMH residential school for boys aged 10–16 (Ofsted: Good, Residential: Outstanding).
You will support the preparation and service of high‑quality meals, ensuring excellent hygiene standards and contributing to a positive dining experience for pupils and staff. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with catering or school kitchen experience looking for a term‑time only role with no weekend work or public holidays.
Key Responsibilities
  * Assist with food preparation, cooking and service
  * Serve food at counters, hatches or trolleys
  * Wash dishes and kitchen equipment using dishwashers
  * Carry out general kitchen and dining area cleaning
  * Maintain high standards of food hygiene and health & safety
  * Work collaboratively with the Catering Manager and kitchen team
About You
  * Experience preparing and serving food
  * Experience cleaning kitchen equipment and catering areas
  * Good understanding of hygiene and health & safety
  * A team player with a proactive, can‑do attitude
  * Able to work independently and prioritise tasks
What We Offer
  * Local Government Pension Scheme
  * Term‑time only working pattern
  * No evenings, weekends or school holidays
  * Training and CPD opportunities
  * Blue Light Card discounts
  * Free onsite parking
  * Employee Assistance Programme
Closing date: 8 May 2026 (12 noon)
We reserve the right to interview and appoint early.
Ramsden Hall Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, medical clearance and online searches of shortlisted candidates

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