Catering Asistant

Impact Food Group; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 4,420 - 6,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals during shift

Staff discount scheme

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Impact Food Group (IFG) is recruiting a Catering Assistant - Driving Essential to support our school catering service. Based at Almonsbury C of E Primary School, you will work Monday to Friday, 11am-1pm, 10 hours per week, term-time plus inset days, driving a company vehicle between sites and delivering meals to students and staff.

This role requires a full, clean UK driving licence (manual). You will pack meals, drive to local sites, unload and serve, operate the till, and help with basic food

Qualifications

• We’re looking for someone with great customer service skills.
• Experience in catering or retail is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Packing meals and supplies into an IFG van.
• Driving to a local school site.
• Unloading, setting up, and serving food to students and staff.
• Returning to the main kitchen site after service.
• Supporting the catering team to deliver hygienic service.
• Assisting with basic food preparation and snack service.
• Operating the till and providing counter service.
• Keeping kitchen and dining areas clean and tidy.

Skills

Customer service

Driving

Tools

Till operation

Job description

Impact Food Group (IFG) is one of England’s fastest-growing school food providers, serving around one million students every day across more than 1,500 schools. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing and enjoyment.

Our brands include Innovate, Cucina, Chapter One (Independent Schools), Hutchison, and Dolce, reflecting our breadth of experience and reach across the school catering sector.

About The Role

Job Title: Catering Assistant - Driving Essential

School Location: Almonsbury C of E Primary School

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Shifts & Working hours: 11am-1pm (10 hours per week)

Working Weeks: 37 weeks per year (term time plus inset days)

Pay Details: £5,211.10 per Annum

Important: This role involves driving, so you must hold a full, clean UK driving licence for a manual car. You will be using an IFG company vehicle.

What will you be doing?

As a Catering Assistant (Driver), you’ll play a key role in delivering a high-quality food service between our main school kitchen and a nearby site.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Packing meals and supplies into an IFG van
• Driving to a local school site
• Unloading, setting up, and serving food to students and staff
• Returning to the main kitchen site after service
• Supporting the catering team to deliver a friendly, efficient, and hygienic service
• Assisting with basic food preparation and snack service
• Operating the till and providing counter service
• Keeping kitchen and dining areas clean and tidy at all times

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for someone with great customer service skills. Experience in catering or retail is helpful, but not essential—if you’ve got the right attitude, we’ll support you to learn.

Why join us?

This is a fantastic opportunity if you’re looking for a role that fits around your lifestyle:

• Daytime hours
• Evenings and weekends off
• All school holidays off - ideal for work-life balance
• Free meal provided during your shift

We’re passionate about creating great food, not just school food - and that’s why our customers love what we do.

What we offer:

• Opportunities for training, development, and career progression
• Access to free qualifications
• Staff discount scheme across 850+ retailers
• Monthly team incentives with shopping vouchers up for grabs

Interested?

If this sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you!

We are a committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.