Catering Assistant

Kellan Group; Ashford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term time roles

Weekly pay

Ongoing temporary work

Flexible shifts

Regular shifts

Supportive agency team

Job summary

Berkeley Scott Recruitment is actively seeking Catering Assistants to join our pool for schools across the Ashford area. Flexible, term-time roles with school hours to fit childcare and other commitments, plus weekly pay. We offer ongoing temporary work with opportunities for regular shifts and the chance to build experience.

Experience in catering is beneficial. Essential qualifications include Food Safety & Allergen awareness and an Enhanced DBS with child barrier or willingness to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Catering Assistant is helpful.
• Food Safety and Food Allergen qualifications, or willingness to complete them, are essential.
• Enhanced DBS with child barrier or willingness to obtain one is essential.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced catering environments.
• Reliable, professional and approachable in service delivery.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for delivering excellent service in busy catering operations.

Responsibilities

• Support Chef/Catering Manager and kitchen teams.
• Assist with preparation and service of hot and cold foods.
• Assist with food service to children and liaise with teachers and carers.
• Operate tills and handle payments where required.
• Clear down and close units at end of shifts.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Follow food safety and allergen legislation at all times.
• Keep service areas clean, organised and well stocked.
• Work closely with school staff to deliver efficient service.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Food safety awareness

Adaptability

Job description

Berkeley Scott Recruitment are actively recruiting experienced Catering Assistants for the new school year starting in September!

Working with a variety of eduction clients, we have a variety of Catering Assistant roles available across schools in the Ashford area.

If you are an experienced Catering Assistant looking for flexible work and weekly pay we would love to hear from you.

Benefits of Working as a Catering Assistant

• Term time roles
• School hours to work around your own childcare requirements
• Weekly pay
• Ongoing temporary Catering Assistant workOpportunities for regular shifts
• The flexibility to choose shifts that suit your availability
• The chance to build experience
• Friendly and supportive agency team available to support you throughout your assignments

As a Catering Assistant, your duties will include:

• Supporting Chef/Catering Manager and kitchen teams
• Assisting with the preparation and service of hot and cold food items
• Assisting with food service of children, liasing with teachers and care workers
• Operating tills and handling payments where required
• Clearing down and closing units at the end of shifts
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Following food safety and food allergen legislation at all times
• Ensuring food service areas remain clean, organised and well stocked
• Working closely with all school staff to deliver an efficient service

What We Are Looking For In Our Catering Assistants

• Previous experience working as a Catering Assistant - experience working in education would be advantageous
• Food Safety and Food Allergen qualifications, or willingness to complete them, is essential
• Possession of an Enhanced DBS with child barring or the willingness to obtain one is essential
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced catering environments
• A positive, reliable and professional approach to work
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Passion for delivering excellent service and supporting busy catering operations

If you are an experienced Catering Assistant, Kitchen Assistant, Food Service Assistant, we would love to hear from you.

Pay rates are dependent on experience and/or client and role booked.