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Job Ref No. ECC6908-885 Position Type: Catering Pay Range: National Minimum Wage

Position Start Date: 18/01/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 09/01/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: tbc

The Basildon Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to DBS and health checks.

We are currently looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated General Kitchen Assistant to join our Catering Team. This position will be based at our Upper Academy.

Salary Range: National Minimum Wage

Working Hours: 07.00am to 15.00pm, Monday - Friday

The successful candidate will:

• Be reliable, punctual and trustworthy
• Have the ability to work both independently and in a team
• Be someone with a good eye for detail who takes pride in their work
• Have a positive attitude and good communication skills
• Have an awareness of Food Hygiene and Health & Safety procedures

Duties will include:

• Basic food preparation e.g. vegetables, salads.
• Preparation of sandwiches
• Cleaning and clearing of food production areas
• Service of hot and cold food and beverages
• Replenishing counters
• Clearing and cleaning of counters of debris during service
• Clearing and cleaning of counters and service equipment after service
• Greeting customers helpfully and courteously
• Providing customers information about products
• Use of the cash register
• Keep limited records (e.g. counter checks and stock sheets)
• Assist with the preparation and service at special functions

Closing Date: Friday 9th January 2026

Position Available: ASAP

To apply, please download and complete our application form and return it to our Recruitment & Cover Coordinator, Olivia Faustino-recruitment@basildonacademies.org.uk

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or are able to fill the position faster than originally anticipated.

The Basildon Academies is focused upon developing the whole child; our curriculum has been developed to enable our students to develop their knowledge, understanding and skills so that they will become lifelong learners. This includes opportunities for linguistic, mathematical, scientific, technical, human, social, physical and artistic learning so that students make progress in a wide range of subjects.

We set high expectations of all our students and this, in turn, ensures we create a positive climate for learning in which every student can reach their full potential. Our Academy is a calm, orderly and purposeful environment where students enjoy their learning, make good progress and feel safe.

Our Sixth Form is a major part of the academy with the structure modelling itself on developing independent learning skills like those seen in universities which allows students to continue their studies in their specialist subject areas. Students are very much encouraged to become mature adults being engaged in many aspects of the life of the academy which further develops those much needed skills to go on into university or the world of work.

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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