Casual Mobile Catering Assistant - Basildon Area

Compass Group PLC; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A catering service provider is looking for a Casual Mobile Catering Assistant in Leigh on Sea, England. The role involves preparing and serving delicious food in various schools and requires a passion for food and customer service. The ideal candidate will be a reliable team player with a valid driver's license. Compensation is £13 per hour with flexible hours and additional benefits, including holiday pay and a pension scheme.

Benefits

NEST pension scheme

Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Excellent work/family life balance

Reasonable travel expenses for work outside primary area

Qualifications

• Must provide two employment/character references.
• Completion of an Enhanced DBS/Criminal Record Check is required.
• Must own a car and be willing to travel to other schools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious food for pupils.
• Serve customers and provide excellent service.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Clean up after service and replenish counters.
• Work on tills and complete necessary paperwork.
• Comply with Food Handling and Hygiene Standards.

Skills

Passionate about food

Fantastic communicator

Works well under pressure

Exceptional timekeeping

Friendly and approachable

Able to drive to various locations

Job description

Pabulum Catering are now recruiting for a Casual Mobile Catering Assistant to help us deliver exceptional food experiences to our pupils in various schools in the Basildon Area. With over 120 sites across Southern England there's plenty of opportunity for you to grow, learn and develop. We are now seeking a talented Catering Assistant to join our fantastic team!

The food - Here at Pabulum, we take our values so seriously that we put Education, Passion, Sensation, and Innovation forefront of everything we do. 94% of our food is freshly prepared on site every day, using 75% British produce and little or no frozen or processed foods.

In return we offer an excellent work life balance, support and a fantastic company culture for a business committed to providing healthy food to children. At Pabulum, you’re important; without our employees we wouldn’t be where we are today with such a strong, innovative, and constantly growing business.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing our delicious food
• Serving our lovely customers and providing a fantastic service
• Working well as part of team
• Cleaning up after service
• Replenishing counters
• Working on the tills and completing paperwork
• Complying with Food Handling and Hygiene Standards, and ensuring happy customers get an excellent experience

Requirements & Compliance

• Provide two employment/character references
• Completion of an Enhanced DBS / Criminal Record Check (we’ll cover the cost)
• Must be able to drive, own a car, and be willing to travel to other schools within the Southend‑On‑Sea, Basildon and Purfleet area (reasonable travel expenses will be paid when covering outside of your primary area)

Qualifications & Skill Set

• Passionate about food
• A fantastic communicator who works well as part of a team
• Able to work under pressure
• An exceptional timekeeper and reliable
• Friendly and approachable
• Able to drive their own car to travel to various work locations

Salary and Hours

• £13 per hour
• Monday to Friday
• Holiday pay

Benefits

• NEST pension scheme
• Comprehensive Employee Assist Programme
• Excellent work/family life balance due to term time only working hours
• Reasonable travel expenses when covering schools outside of your base area