Catering Assistant

Shorefields; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a part-time Catering Assistant for Shoeburyness High School. The role involves ensuring food hygiene and safety while working within an educational environment. Candidates should possess a certificate in food hygiene, have safeguarding knowledge, and experience in a commercial kitchen. This position aims to support the school's mission of providing inclusive education and enhancing student life chances. Application close date: 30/01/2026.

Skills

Certificate in Food hygiene and safety

Knowledge of working within an education setting

Safeguarding Knowledge

Experience of working within a commercial kitchen

Job description

Position Start Date: 01/02/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 30/01/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC

Southend East Community Academy Trust (SECAT) are seeking to appoint a Catering Assistant to work primarily at Shoeburyness High School.

Desirable Qualifications/Skills

• Certificate in Food hygiene and safety
• Knowledge of working within an education setting
• Safeguarding Knowledge
• Experience of working within a commercial kitchen

Please click on the attachments section above for the specific job description for the role and further information about the school. You may also visit the school's website at www.shoeburyness.secat.co.uk.

A copy of the SECAT Recruitment and Selection Policy and Privacy Notice for Job Applicants can be found on the policies section of the SECAT website at www.secat.co.uk.

Information about the School

The SECAT mission statement

We are a community of schools working in partnership, sharing resources and ideas to provide a rounded and inclusive education to our pupils who range from the age of 2 through to 18. We work towards enhancing the life chances and prosperity of our students and to equip them for adult life. Whilst keeping each school’s individual character, we encourage our staff to share best practice and knowledge to further benefit our students. We are passionate about educating and encouraging our students to become active, successful citizens and to have the confidence to meet any challenge they face.

The Central Multi-Academy Trust Head Office is based at SECAT House, which is in the extensive grounds of Thorpedene Primary School. The Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer and PA to the Executive Team, all work from SECAT House.

The Central Finance Team, the Central ICT Team, the Central Estates Team and the Central HR Team are all based in Shoeburyness High School.

Each school has a Local Academy Committee, to which the Trust Board delegate responsibilities.

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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Jan D'Eca
SECAT House
Delaware Road, Shoeburyness
Essex, SS3 9NP Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]