Agency Catering Assistant

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Chadwell St Mary; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy in Grays, Essex seeks a Catering Assistant for ongoing daytime shifts Monday to Thursday, 08:30–14:30, with ASAP start and weekly pay. DBS check is essential and previous catering or hospitality experience is preferred.

This role offers steady weekday hours with an inclusive hourly rate of £14.24 (£12.71 base + £1.53 holiday pay) and regular ongoing placement in a college setting. Join a supportive team and help keep service running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS certificate - essential.
• Catering or hospitality experience required.
• Reliable, flexible and team‑focused approach.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• High standards of cleanliness and food hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with food preparation and general kitchen duties.
• Supporting food service and serving customers.
• Keeping the kitchen and service areas clean and tidy.
• Following food hygiene and health and safety procedures.
• Working closely with the team to provide an efficient catering service.

Skills

Catering experience

Team player

Customer service

Food hygiene

DBS check

Job description

Catering Assistant - £14.24 per hour | Monday to Thursday | Grays, Essex

Ongoing Work | Daytime Hours | Weekly Pay

Looking for a steady Catering Assistant role with regular weekday hours? We’re recruiting for an ongoing opportunity at a college in Grays, Essex, offering consistent Monday to Thursday shifts and an immediate start. If you have catering experience and enjoy working as part of a team, this could be the perfect fit.

AN ENHANCED DBS IS ESSENTIAL FOR THIS ROLE.

Why apply / What's in it for you?

• You’ll earn £12.71 per hour plus £1.53 holiday pay, totalling £14.24 per hour inclusive.
• You’ll work Monday to Thursday, 08:30-14:30.
• You’ll benefit from an ongoing temporary placement.
• You’ll enjoy daytime hours with no late finishes.
• You’ll have the opportunity to start ASAP.
• You’ll receive weekly pay.

Key Responsibilities

As a Catering Assistant, you’ll help keep the catering service running smoothly by:

• Assisting with food preparation and general kitchen duties.
• Supporting food service and serving customers.
• Keeping the kitchen and service areas clean and tidy.
• Following food hygiene and health and safety procedures.
• Working closely with the team to provide an efficient catering service.

What we’re looking for

• An Enhanced DBS certificate - essential.
• Previous catering or hospitality experience.
• A reliable, flexible and team‑focused approach.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• High standards of cleanliness and food hygiene.

If you’re looking for an ongoing Catering Assistant role in Grays, Essex, with regular weekday hours and an ASAP start, we’d love to hear from you.