Catering Assistant - Term Time

John Wesley Primary Sch. (CoE & Methodist VA), Ashford

• Ref:KCC886-3299-123S
• Posted:18/06/2025
• Pay:KR3
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:30/06/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:3 July 2025

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Catering Assistant at The John Wesley CEM Primary School

We have a fantastic opportunity for a General Catering Assistant to join our team. Your role will be to assist preparation and serve a range of inspirational healthy menus to meet our children’s dietary needs.

We are looking for an individual who can:

• Assist in the preparation and serving a range of inspirational menus to meet the dietary needs of our children
• Work Monday to Friday, working 20 hours per week (10:00 - 14:00)
• Use their Food Hygiene Certificate within their practice
• Ensure they keep the kitchen area clean, appropriately presented in accordance with health and safety, food hygiene and COSHH regulations at all times.
• Ensure that COSHH, Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations are adhered to and any incidents are reported in line with procedures
• Be passionate about school catering and positively communicate with all children and staff
• Express a willingness to learn and develop
• Operate kitchen equipment safely, following appropriate training.
• Undertake cleaning and washing up as directed in the kitchen and dining area, including putting tables away
• Work as a team in a busy school kitchen

We can offer:

• Well-motivated, happy and enthusiastic children who love food
• A highly effective, enthusiastic and supportive school team
• A collaborative and supportive kitchen team who remain calm, positive and resolve challenges together
• An on-going CPD programme and supportive induction
• The opportunity to be part of the forward-thinking school

If you have the enthusiasm and desire to work as part of a supportive staff team in our school, we would welcome your application.

Visits to the school are encouraged; please contact Miss Rachael Harrington, Headteacher to make an appointment via email or school office.

All applications must be made via Kent-teach using the KCC application form.

John Wesley Church of England & Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any appointment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

Information about the school

The John Wesley CEM Primary School

The John Wesley Church of England & Methodist Primary School is a two-form mainstream primary school with currently 430 pupils. We are also extremely fortunate to have a Specialist Resource Provision for SLCN. At The John Wesley CEM Primary School, we provide a broad and balanced education for all the children within our care. We aim to create a happy, nurturing and stimulating learning environment in which all the children can grow in self-esteem and fulfil their potential. We believe every pupil should be able to participate in all school activities in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected from harm.

We have a team of dedicated and committed teachers, support staff and governors and a strong relationship with our local Diocesan church, Methodist church and our local community. The behaviour and attitudes displayed by our pupils are very good and we work closely with parents to provide the best possible opportunities for our children. We are proud of our positive and caring ethos through which all our pupils are encouraged to reach their full potential.

We are a school at the heart of our community guided by our vision, 'Flourishing in F.A.I.T.H (Family, All Included, Thriving & Healthy)'. Our children and families are at the centre of everything we do. In our inclusive and unique learning community with two distinctive Christian Foundations, every experience enables all to flourish as individuals so we thrive together as God intended. We are blessed with beautiful outdoor and indoor spaces which we use fully to play and learn, nurturing one another mentally, physically, emotionally, academically and spiritually. We strive for our school community to keep being compassionate, loving, kind, responsible citizens who act wisely and keep giving.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and recognise that each child is an individual. We aim to provide an enabling and enriching environment for every child to reach their full potential.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Miss Rachael Harrington
• Address:The John Wesley CEM Primary School, Wesley School Road, Cuckoo Lane, Singleton, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5LW
• Telephone: 01233614660
• Email: headteacher@john-wesley.org.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Catering Assistant Person Specification June 2025
• JWS Catering Assistant Job Description June 2025