We are seeking a catering assistant to join our busy catering team at The Alderton Junior School. The post reports to the catering manager.  As a Catering Assistant, you will ensure a high level of food preparation, cooking, and service in line with our standards and policies. You will provide courteous and efficient service to students and staff, assist with basic cooking, and maintain cleanliness and food hygiene.

Additional  Contract Details:

• Fixed-term role until the 17th July 2025.
• 4 days a week (one must be a Friday) / 2.5 hours a day (11:45 am - 2:15 pm) 10 hours per week 

To excel in this role, you will need 

• basic knowledge of food safety and hygiene; training will be provided.

• An understanding of health and safety practices

• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• experience in a catering environment, and working with children which is desirable.

• a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, which is essential.

In return, we can offer:

• Friendly experienced team

• Training

• Uniform

• Access to the local government pension scheme

• A wellbeing package including an annual term-time wellbeing day and Employee Assistance Programme 

• Cycle to work scheme

Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust (EFSPT) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS check and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed. Online searches are conducted on all shortlisted candidates. EFSPT is committed to equality, and to making fair and equitable treatment an integral part of everything we do.