Catering Assistant
High Ongar Primary School, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9NB17 days remaining to apply
Closing date
9 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £12,066.00 Annually (Actual) Scale 2, Point 3 with Fringe
Catering Assistant job summary
High Ongar Primary School is a welcoming and ambitious village school where children and staff flourish. We are committed to ensuring every child achieves their full potential academically, socially and emotionally, while developing the confidence and aspirations needed for future success. Our values of kindness, resilience and respect are at the heart of everything we do and shape the caring, inclusive culture of our school. Set in the beautiful rural village of High Ongar, we offer a rich and engaging curriculum within a supportive environment where colleagues work closely together, share expertise and embrace high-quality professional development. We are proud of our strong sense of community and our commitment to helping both children and staff thrive.
About the Role:
We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our friendly team. This is a key role within our school community, helping to ensure that pupils enjoy a positive lunchtime experience each day.
Working during the lunchtime period, you will be responsible for collecting meals from a partner school, preparing the dining hall for service, serving meals to pupils and maintaining high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness. You will play an important part in creating a welcoming dining environment, supporting pupils during lunchtime and ensuring the hall is ready for learning to resume each afternoon.
This role would suit someone who enjoys working as part of a team, takes pride in their work and is committed to providing excellent service for children.
We are looking for someone who:
Is reliable, organised and able to work independently.
Has a positive, friendly and professional manner.
Enjoys working with children and understands the importance of creating a positive lunchtime experience.
Takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food presentation.
Can work efficiently in a busy environment and remain calm under pressure.
Has good communication and teamwork skills.
Is willing to undertake relevant training, including food hygiene training if required.
Holds a full UK driving licence.
Previous experience in catering, hospitality or a school environment would be desirable, although full training will be provided for the right candidate.
What we offer
A welcoming and supportive staff team.
Friendly, well-mannered children who are proud of their school.
A strong, caring school community.
Opportunities for training and professional development.
Access to a comprehensive employee wellbeing programme.
The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the daily experience of our pupils.
Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About High Ongar Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 111 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
At High Ongar Primary School we have a very caring ethos, a warm and friendly approach and an excellent reputation for extracurricular activities and sport despite our small size. Children are well cared for and receive a good all-round education.
High Ongar Primary School is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH & ACHIEVE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.
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