Catering Assistant- St Georges Secondary School

Make a difference every day by helping provide healthy, delicious meals to children at school

Who We Are
At Olive Dining, we believe great food brings people together - and there's no better place to do that than in schools, where young minds are growing every day. We're a dedicated school catering company serving fresh, nutritious meals to students across London, Kent, Surrey, and Essex. Now, we're on the lookout for a Catering Assistant who can help us make every school day mealtime something special. If you're passionate about food, love working in a team, and thrive in a fast-paced environment with purpose - this could be the perfect role for you.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Family-Friendly Hours: Term time only, so you can enjoy school holidays too!
• Weekends Off: Yes, really Monday to Friday.
• Supportive Team Culture: You're never just a number here.
• Free Meals on Duty: Because you should never work hungry.
• Wellbeing First: Access to an Employee Assistance Programme including free CBT, health, and financial support.
• Room to Grow: We believe in promoting from within and helping our people thrive.

Your Day-to-Day

• Washing up crockery, utensils, and kitchen equipment using our trusty dishwashing machines (and occasionally, old-fashioned elbow grease).
• Serving meals to students and staff with a smile (and maybe a little friendly banter).
• Helping the team with basic food preparation (chopping, peeling, mixing, plating, and garnishing.- nothing too scary).
• Assisting with deliveries - unpacking stock and storing it in the right places.
• Making sure the service area is clean, tidy, and well-stocked during lunch.
• Helping to set up and clear down before and after service.
• Washing dishes, utensils, and equipment - making them ready for their next big performance.
• Following food hygiene and safety standards at all times.
• Supporting the team wherever needed to keep service running smoothly.
• And the completion of any other reasonable requests given by your manager

What You'll Need

• At good energy - mealtimes can be busy, and we need you to keep pace.
• Attention to detail - whether it's a neat presentation or the correct allergen labelling.
• Great communication skills - with both adults and young people.
• Reliability and good timekeeping.
• Catering experience is helpful but not essential - enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are just as important.

This Role Is Perfect If You

• Want to make a real impact in a school community
• Enjoy variety and hands-on work
• Like the idea of work-life balance that includes school holidays
• Are ready to bring your ideas, creativity, and energy to the table