Catering Asistant

Impact Food Group; Woking; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Daytime hours

Free meal during shift

All school holidays off

Staff discount scheme

Job summary

Impact Food Group in England is hiring a Catering Assistant for St John the Baptist, Elmbridge Ln, Woking. The role runs Monday to Friday, 9am–2pm (25 hours per week) during 37 weeks per year, term time plus inset days, with pay of £13,027.75 per annum.

You will pack meals, drive to local school sites, serve students and staff, help with basic food prep, operate the till, and keep areas clean. No prior catering experience required; training and progression opportunities are offered, along with a

Qualifications

• Customer service skills are valued; catering or retail experience is helpful but not essential.
• Attitude and willingness to learn are important for this role.

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 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.

Skills

Customer service

Catering

Retail experience

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

School Location: St John the Baptist, Elmbridge Ln, Woking GU22 9AL

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Shifts & Working hours: 9am-2pm (25 hours per week)

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

Pay Details: £13,027.75 per Annum

What will you be doing?

• 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?

• 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!

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 required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, which IFG will pay for.

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.