Catering​/Kitchen Assistant

Job . ECCS | Position Type:
Catering | Pay Range:
Point 2

Position

Start Date:

09/03/2026 | Contract Type:
Part-time | Contract Term:
Permanent

Application Close: 23/02/2026 Midnight | Date of Interviews:
Thursday 26th February

Northlands Primary School and Nursery are looking to appoint a catering/kitchen assistant to join our catering team in school.

Hours:

12.30 to 2.30pm Monday to Friday (10 hours per week, 43.5 weeks per year). Actual salary £5,669.13 on scale point 2.

• To undertake all aspects of cleaning equipment, walls, floors, fixtures and fittings, cooking utensils, cutlery, glassware etc. as directed.
• During service times, to ensure that tables and counters are as clean as reasonably practicable and adequately stocked.
• To maintain a high standard of personal and general cleanliness and hygiene to comply with statutory and school regulations.
• To prepare and cook simple food & beverages during busy periods.
• The duties above are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be required by the Headteacher to carry out appropriate duties within the context of the job, skills and grade.

Experience of these duties would be desirable although not essential, as full training would be given.

None specified; training provided.

Northlands Primary School & Nursery is committed to the principles of equality of opportunity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures including satisfactory references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Our Governors and staff are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the well-being of everyone within the Northlands Family and expect all volunteers and staff to share this commitment.

All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks, Safeguarding and medical checks. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to digital screening.

Information about the School:
Northlands Primary School and Nursery is a happy, popular school with an ethos of honesty, respect, hard work and ambition where children enjoy coming to school because learning is fun.

Visits to the school are welcomed by prior arrangement. Interested candidates are invited to contact Sue Gilbert via email admin@no

Sue Gilbert
Winifred Road
Pitsea, Basildon
Essex, SS13 3JQ

Telephone:
Email: admin@no