Catering Assistant

Posted 5 days 22 hours ago by Miquill

Permanent
Part Time
Hospitality & Tourism Jobs
Essex, Colchester, United Kingdom, CO1 1
Job Description
The role:

As a Catering Assistant, you will be a vital part of the team, supporting our kitchen in basic food preparation and delivering excellent service that makes the lunchtime rush run smoothly.


You'll be making a real difference through responsibilities that include:

  • Customer Interaction: Working on the tills during service (don't worry, full training is provided!).

  • Front-Line Service: Providing friendly, polite customer service to all students and staff.

  • Essential Support: Assisting the team with basic food preparation.

  • Maintaining Standards: Ensuring a safe, clean kitchen environment and meeting Health and Safety compliance.


About you:

We're looking for someone who shares our passion for delivering exceptional food and service to our schools.


Skills and qualities:

  • You're a team player and thrive as part of a busy team.

  • You have previous catering or fast-paced service experience.

  • You have a basic knowledge of health and safety practices.

  • The Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification is great, but not essential as we can provide the training!

  • A full UK Driving licence.


Why Join the Aspens Family?
Great Work-Life Balance:

You'll work Monday to Friday during school term time - that means no late nights, no weekends and no working at Christmas!


16 hours per week


38 weeks per year - what will you do with all that time off?


£12.71 per hour


Career Growth and Development:

Join a fast-growing, ambitious company. We have no ceiling in terms of where you can take your career in catering.


Benefit from a dedicated Learning & Development team offering apprenticeship and training courses to help you constantly develop your skills.


Ready to start a rewarding career with amazing hours? Apply today!

Please note: All staff must share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. The company will seek an enhanced DBS disclosure.