Catering Assistant

Impact Food Group; Audley End; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local hours & weekends off

School holidays off

Free meal on shift

Qualifications & development

Staff discount

Incentives & vouchers

Job summary

Impact Food Group is seeking a friendly catering assistant to support daytime service at a school site in the United Kingdom. You will assist with serving, basic food prep, and keep dining areas clean and safe while delivering excellent customer service to students and staff.

The role offers daytime hours with weekends and evenings free, plus a free meal on shift, staff discounts, and opportunities for free qualifications and career development. Training and progression are supported.

Qualifications

• We welcome applicants with excellent customer service skills and a friendly approach.
• Catering or retail background is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the catering team to provide a friendly, efficient, and hygienic service.
• Assist in preparing food and snacks for the site.
• Serve customers at the counter and operate the till.
• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean, tidy, and safe at all times.

Skills

Customer service

Food service

Till operation

Team player

Tools

Cash register

Job description

• Work as part of the catering team to provide a friendly, efficient, and hygienic service.
• Assist in preparing food and snacks for the site.
• Serve customers at the counter and operate the till.
• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean, tidy, and safe at all times.

We welcome applicants with excellent customer service skills, ideally from catering or retail backgrounds. But don't worry if that's not you-we're not just in the business of making school food; we're here to make good food that our clients and customers love!

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. We're looking for people who are passionate about great service, fantastic food, and making a positive impact.

• Work close to home with daytime hours-weekends and evenings free.
• Enjoy all school holidays off for fantastic work-life balance.
• Receive a free meal on shift.
• Access a wide range of free qualifications and career development opportunities.
• Benefit from a staff discount scheme at over 850 retailers.
• Take part in monthly incentives for top-performing teams, including shopping vouchers.

If you think you've got what it takes, and the times above suit you, we'd love to hear from you!?