Kitchen Assistant

Shorefields; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Brentwood is looking for a reliable kitchen assistant to join their catering team. The role is part-time, requiring 10 hours a week during term time, from 11.30am to 1.30pm each day. Ideal candidates will be caring, hardworking, and able to communicate effectively with children and staff. Relevant experience is beneficial, but full training will be provided to ensure success in this supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a kitchen environment is advantageous.
• Caring and friendly demeanor.
• Ability to communicate clearly with children and staff.
• Hardworking and ability to work as part of a team.
• Capable of following guidelines and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Join the school's catering team.
• Make significant contributions to the catering operations.
• Work during term time, 10 hours a week.

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC5267-75S Position Type: Catering Pay Range: Scale 2: Point 4

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

Application Close: 09/03/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: TBC

St Helen's Catholic Infant School is a vibrant, three form entry school, situated in Brentwood. The governors, staff, and parents are seeking to appoint a reliable kitchen assistant to join us as soon as possible. The position is for 10 hours a week (11.30am-1.30pm each day), term time only. Relevant experience is an advantage but not essential as full training will be given.

The successful candidate will:

• Be caring and friendly
• Be hard working
• Be able to communicate clearly and confidently with children and other staff members
• Work effectively as part of a busy team
• Use initiative as well as being able to follow clear guidelines and protocols

The successful candidate will join the school's catering team and be expected to make a major contribution to the work of that team in all aspects of its work in school.

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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Ms McAuliffe
Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood
Essex, CM15 9BY Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]