Kitchen/Catering Assistant

Eastbrook School, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 7UR

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  17 August 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 July 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: £15.68 - £15.90 Hourly Salary Scale: Scale 2 (Pt 3 £15.68ph) – (Pt 4 £15.90ph)

Kitchen/Catering Assistant job summary

Kitchen/Catering Assistant

Start Date: September 2026

Salary Scale: Scale 2 (Pt 3 £15.68ph) - (Pt 4 £15.90ph)

Hours: Working Monday to Friday term time only, between 20 and 35 hours per week (up to 7 hours per day) working between the hours of 07.00 and 16.00.

Shifts to be confirmed at interview to suit the needs of the individual and school.

We are looking for motivated and passionate Kitchen Assistants who will be at the heart of our school, working as part of our catering team delivering an outstanding food provision across the school. You will join a team that takes a real pride in what they do and who are passionate about providing outstanding service. To meet the needs of the whole school community.

Purpose of the role:

Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our students & staff

Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness of the kitchen and surrounding areas

Ensuring the correct use of all machinery and equipment at all times

Assisting with the loading or unloading of deliveries and storing away

Representing the school and maintaining a positive brand image

Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards

Complying with Health & Safety regulations

The ideal candidate will:

Demonstrate an ability to manage pressure, prioritise tasks and communicate effectively at all levels

Be an excellent team player

Have a committed and organised approach

Have a desire to succeed in your role

Possess the ability to work under pressure

Be flexible to work occasional out of hours school events, you will be paid for working these

Demonstrate Exceptional timekeeping and reliability

In return we offer:

oA Good school with a welcoming and supportive community.

oA student-centred, progress focused ethos.

oThe opportunity to work with passionate, hardworking and supportive staff.

oA supportive and committed Leadership Team and Governing Body.

oA commitment to develop your skills through continued professional development.

oPurpose built specialist learning environment with industry level resources.

oA school which understands the importance of staff well-being and workload management.

Eastbrook is an all through school. Whilst staff may be primarily based in secondary or primary, there is an expectation that staff contribute to and work across all key stages. Eastbrook School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process, including Disclosure check, will be undertaken on all successful applicants.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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.

About Eastbrook School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 19
• Education phase: All through school
• Size: 1320 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Eastbrook School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/eastbrook-school

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