Catering Assistant, Rayleigh

Position Start Date: Immediate

Contract Type: Part-time

Contract Term: Permanent

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday 10am to 1.45pm

Salary FTE: £24,796 (Actual: From £10,488.33 to £10,627.93, includes holiday entitlement of 5.5 weeks during school holidays)

Post Location: Wyburns Primary School, Rayleigh, SS6 7PE

Wyburns Primary School is a UNICEF Rights Respecting School. We are looking for a dedicated, pro‑active, friendly and equitable Catering Assistant to join our team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Preparing, cooking and serving delicious, healthy balanced meals.
• Engaging with children and inspiring them to try different foods.
• Serving with a smile and valuing every child.
• Maintaining food safety standards, including holding at least a Level 2 Food Safety certification.
• Demonstrating respect and value for all people.
• Communicating effectively with staff and students.
• Showing dedication, pro‑activity, positivity and flexibility.
• Being a team player.
• Adhering to the school's ethos and values.

• Minimum Level 2 Food Safety certification.
• Experience in catering, cooking, and serving meals in a school setting.
• Strong communication and team working skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours within the working pattern.

• A Trust that values staff wellbeing.
• A supportive team.
• Courteous and enthusiastic colleagues.
• In‑house Mental Health First Aiders.
• Private Health Care Cash Plan.
• Recognition of continuous service.

HR Manager
c/o Rayleigh Primary School
Love Lane, Rayleigh
Essex, SS6 7DD
Telephone: 01268 775712
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