Catering Assistant

Civic Recruitment Limited; Ashfield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a part-time Catering Assistant for Dalestorth Primary & Nursery in Sutton-in-Ashfield. The role involves assisting the Chef Manager with food and beverage preparation and serving meals to pupils, staff and visitors.

You will help maintain attractive presentation, ensure correct portions, and uphold food safety and hygiene standards while working 17 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 10:30–14:00, on a 2-month contract with a local authority.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or a kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety procedures.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a busy environment.
• Enhanced DBS clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food and beverage preparation under the Chef Manager.
• Serve meals to pupils, staff and visitors.
• Ensure meals are presented attractively and in correct portions.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in kitchen and serving areas.
• Follow food safety and health and safety procedures.
• Support daily kitchen operations and equipment cleaning.
• Help with cleaning utensils, surfaces and equipment.

Skills

Catering experience

Food hygiene knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

DBS clearance

Job description

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 12/11/2026

Job Information

Community & Social

City Sutton-in-Ashfield

Province Nottinghamshire

Postal Code NG17

Job Description

2 Months Contract with a Local Authority

Job Purpose

To assist with the preparation and serving of food and beverages to pupils, staff and visitors. The role involves maintaining food hygiene standards, ensuring meals are presented correctly and keeping the kitchen and dining areas clean and organised.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Assist the Chef Manager with food and beverage preparation.
• Serve meals to pupils, staff and visitors in a friendly and professional manner.
• Ensure food is presented attractively and served in the correct portions.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen and serving areas.
• Follow food safety procedures and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Support the catering team with daily kitchen operations.
• Assist with cleaning equipment, utensils and work surfaces as required.

Essential Experience Required

• Previous experience in catering, food preparation or a kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and food safety procedures.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a busy environment.
• Enhanced DBS clearance required.

Additional Information to Note

• Location: Dalestorth Primary & Nursery, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 4JA.
• Working Hours: 17 hours per week.
• Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 10:30 – 14:00.
• DBS: Enhanced DBS with children's barred list check required.
• Required Documents: CV, Candidate Declaration Form, Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate, Enhanced DBS with barred list form and Right to Work.
• DBS Update Service: Proof of DBS Update Service required where applicable.

Payment Schedule: We work on a bi-weekly payment schedule.