Catering Asistant

Impact Food Group; Daventry; Hybrid; GBP 8,000 - 8,100; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals during shift

Staff discount scheme

Job summary

Impact Food Group is seeking a Catering Assistant (Driver) at Falconer's Hill Academy, Daventry. This role runs Monday to Friday, 10:30am–1:30pm (15 hours per week) during 38 teaching weeks per year, with a salary of £8,007.30 per annum.

A full, clean UK driving licence is required to operate an IFG vehicle and deliver meals between sites. You will pack meals into the IFG van, drive to the local site, unload and serve students and staff, and return to the main kitchen.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service required.
• Experience in catering or retail is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Pack meals and supplies into an IFG van.
• Drive to a local school site and unload, set up and serve food.
• Return to the main kitchen after service and clean as required.
• Support the catering team to deliver a friendly, efficient, hygienic service.
• Assist with basic food preparation and snack service.
• Operate the till and provide counter service.
• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean and tidy at all times.

Skills

Customer service

Driving

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: Falconer's Hill Academy, Daventry, NN11 0QF

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Shifts & Working hours: 10:30am-1:30pm (15hours per week)

Working Weeks: 38weeks per year (term time plus inset days)

Pay Details: £8,007.30 per Annum

Important: This role involves driving, so you must hold a full, clean Manual UK driving licence. 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

Please note: A short kitchen trial and interview will be required as part of the recruitment process.

IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are requiredtoundergo an enhancedDBS check, which IFG will pay for.

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