Casual Catering Staff

Supply Star Recruitment Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Supply Star Recruitment Limited in Coventry is recruiting reliable catering staff to support local primary and secondary schools on a casual basis; roles include cooks, chefs and catering assistants, with shifts that fit around family life.

The positions offer immediate starts, with responsibilities such as food preparation, service at counters, kitchen cleaning, and strict adherence to food hygiene and allergen policies; DBS and Level 2 Food Hygiene certificates are requested, flexibility and

Qualifications

• DBS Certificate (Enhanced) ideally registered with Update Service
• Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety certificate or willingness to complete online course
• Reliability and punctuality are essential for school lunch timetables
• Friendly, can-do attitude and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in commercial/catering environments is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

• Food Prep: assist the School Cook/Chef with basic prep (veg chopping, salad prep, counters setup)
• Counter Service: serve lunches to students and staff with a smile
• Kitchen Maintenance: wash up, operate dishwasher and keep kitchen clean
• Safety Compliance: maintain high food hygiene standards and follow allergen policies

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Team player

Customer service

Adaptable

Tools

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding catering role that fits perfectly around family life? Are you a hospitality professional tired of working late nights, split shifts, and weekends?

We are currently recruiting reliable, enthusiastic School Catering staff such as Cooks, Chefs and Catering Assistants to join our temporary support team for local primary and secondary schools across Coventry on a casual basis covering staff absences.

Whether you are looking for steady, predictable weekday hours or flexible casual shifts that fit around your lifestyle, we have immediate starts available.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Food Prep: Assisting the School Cook/Chef with basic food preparation (chopping vegetables, preparing salads, and setting up service counters).
• Counter Service: Serving healthy, nutritious lunches to students and school staff with a friendly smile.
• Kitchen Maintenance: Helping with washing up, operating the commercial dishwasher, and ensuring the kitchen remains spotless.
• Safety Compliance: Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and adhering to school allergen policies.

What We Need From You:

• A Valid Enhanced DBS Certificate: Ideally registered on the DBS Update Service (if not, we can guide you through the application process).
• Food Hygiene Certification: A valid Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene certificate (or willingness to complete an online course prior to starting).
• Reliability & Punctuality: School lunch times cannot be delayed—we need team players who arrive on time and ready to work.
• A Friendly, Can-Do Attitude: Comfort working in a fast-paced environment around children and school staff.
• Previous experience in commercial catering, schools, or contract catering is a massive plus, but not essential for the right candidate!