Catering Assistant

Shorefields; Tendring; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community school in Tendring is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant to provide support in food preparation and customer service, ensuring a positive environment for students. The ideal candidate will contribute to fostering an inclusive community, focusing on quality service and maintaining hygiene standards. This part-time role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Good general standard of education required.
• Experience in customer service is advantageous.
• Flexibility and adaptability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food and beverages.
• Serve customers efficiently.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards.

Skills

Customer service

Adaptability

General education

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC5460-494S Position Type: Catering Pay Range: LGPS 2, Point 3-4 (Actual Salary from £15,375)

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 04/01/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC

Join a Team that Builds Aspiration, Nurtures Resilience, and Instills Kindness at The Colne.

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual who believes in putting students first? Do you want to be part of an inclusive and nurturing community where everyone is empowered to succeed?

At The Colne, we are committed to providing a safe and secure environment where students feel supported every step of the way, allowing them to grow into well‑rounded individuals. By working closely with families and building positive relationships, we strive to immerse all our students in a culture that is inclusive and aspirational, helping them to dream big and reach their full potential. We are looking for a dedicated Catering Assistant to join our community and help us continue our mission of providing the best possible outcomes for our students.

Our school is a community in which we believe everyone, students and staff alike, should have the opportunity to be nourished and grow. Therefore, we are seeking to recruit a proactive and reliable member of staff to enrich the skills and experience already present in our Catering Team. We aim to foster an inclusive culture where everyone is able to learn from each other. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, confident and diligent.

The Colne Community School is a member of the Sigma Trust. The Sigma Trust's mission is to be 'Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts' and this is certainly a message that The Colne invests in too. We work closely with other schools within the Trust to improve standards and ensure that we are creating the best environment for our students to learn and our staff to develop.

Our school community is expanding which makes this a particularly unique and exciting time to join our school. We have a brand new teaching block consisting of 8 new classrooms and 4 specialist Design and Technology rooms fully equipped. A further large scale internal refurbishment will be taking place over the 2022/23 academic year which will further improve our school environment for all.

Our ARK values of Aspiration, Resilience and Kindness describe the ethos that flows through our school. We expect all members of staff to feed into our values and lead by example to our students. We believe that every member of staff has the potential to impact on student experience and therefore we encourage our staff, both teaching and support, to immerse themselves in our school culture.

Applications from outstanding professionals who believe they can contribute to our school community are greatly welcomed. If you are willing to invest in us, we will invest in you which we believe makes the experience at The Colne especially exciting.

This role is 27 hours, 30 minutes per week, 38 weeks per year (term time, plus one additional day during the school closure periods).

A Day in the Life

You’ll be responsible for bringing your passion and expertise to the following areas:

• The preparation and simple cooking of food and beverages.
• Serving customers.
• To maintain a high standard of personal and general cleanliness and hygiene to comply with statutory and school regulations.

What We're Looking For

• Good general standard of education
• Focus on customer service
• The ability to be flexible and adaptable

Why Choose The Sigma Trust?

We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.

Professional Development

• A robust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish.
• Unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust, sharing ideas and building strong professional relationships.

Employee Benefits

• A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme.
• A Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme for your well‑being.
• Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision 'To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts', where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.

Email to apply

To Apply: Ready to take the next step? Find out more about the role and apply by Midnight, Sunday 4th January 2026 via the following link: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/146795/EDV-2025-CCS-04367

Application Notes

Nb: Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response. Candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, so an early application is advised.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position, so please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before you apply.

We are managing all current recruitment directly and kindly request that agencies do not contact us regarding open positions.

Information about the School

We are a unique school and college where young people make real achievements. Our school understands and embraces the challenge of change, diversity and innovation and we are committed to developing teaching strategies which enable every student to be a successful learner. Our school is a learning environment that reflects the value we place on young people and their success to ensure that they grow into full participating citizens and have a real sense of their own worth.

Safeguarding

The Colne Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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Contact Details

Sigma HR
The Colne Community School
Church Road, Brightlingsea
Essex, CO7 0QL

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