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Eastfield Infant and Nursery School · St Ives · Cambridgeshire

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a Catering Assistant to join our friendly and highly effective catering team at Eastfield Infant and Nursery School. The hours will be 11.20am -1.30pm Monday-Friday.

The core purpose of this role is to provide effective support to the Catering Manager through assisting in preparing food to a high standard, serving food to staff and pupils and clearing away after service.

We are seeking an individual who:

  • Has the ability to maintain a high standard of general cleanliness and hygiene to comply with statutory and school regulations.
  • Has the ability to assist with basic food preparation, simple cooking and serving meals safely.
  • Has good interpersonal skills and will enjoy working with children and as part of a team.

Experience of working in this field would be beneficial but is not essential as full training will be given, including completion of the Level 2 Food Hygiene Certification.


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About this school

Eastfield Infant and Nursery School

Community school · Primary · Ages 3–7

Good
Pupils
206
Avg teacher salary
£50,186
Pupil:teacher ratio
23:1

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5QT

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Contract
Fixed term or temporary
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
1 September 2026
Closing date
22 September 2026

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