Catering Assistant

Grow and Thrive Limited; Axbridge; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & Development

Job summary

Aspens Services is a market-leading school food caterer focused on creating enjoyable, nutritious meals for pupils and staff. We are seeking a Catering Assistant to support the kitchen during service and provide friendly customer service in a fast-paced environment.

You will be trained to handle tills, assist with food prep, and help maintain hygiene standards. A driving licence helps with site travel between locations. DBS check may be required.

Qualifications

• Team player with ability to work in a busy school catering environment.
• Experience in catering or fast-paced service roles preferred.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety practices is desirable.
• Must have a Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic food preparation.
• Handle customer interaction at tills during service with training provided.
• Deliver friendly frontline service to students and staff.
• Maintain a clean, safe kitchen and comply with health and safety standards.

Skills

Team player

Catering experience

Health & safety basics

Full UK driving licence

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2

Job description

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Aspens Services is a market-leading contract caterer specialising in school food. We don't just serve meals - we create fantastic food experiences that fuel young minds! By blending deep knowledge of the education sector with the latest food trends, we encourage creativity and excitement in every kitchen.
Our commitment to quality care for both clients and children has fueled rapid growth, and we are looking for passionate people like you to join our journey.

The role

As a Catering Assistant, you will be a vital part of the team, supporting our kitchen in basic food preparation and delivering excellent service that makes the lunchtime rush run smoothly.

You'll be making a real difference through responsibilities that include

Customer Interaction

Working on the tills during service (don't worry, full training is provided!).

Front-Line Service

Providing friendly, polite customer service to all students and staff.

Essential Support

Assisting the team with basic food preparation.

Maintaining Standards

Ensuring a safe, clean kitchen environment and meeting Health and Safety compliance.

About you

We're looking for someone who shares our passion for delivering exceptional food and service to our schools.

If you have these skills and qualities, we want to hear from you:

You're a team player and thrive as part of a busy team

You have previous catering or fast-paced service experience

You have a basic knowledge of health and safety practices

Full UK driving licence

The Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification is great, but not essential as we can provide the training!

Why Join the Aspens Family

Great Work-Life Balance

You'll work Monday to Friday during school term time - that means no late nights, no weekends and no working at Christmas!

10 hours per week

38 weeks per year - what will you do with all that time off?

£12.71 per hour

Career Growth and Development

Join a fast-growing, ambitious company. We have no ceiling in terms of where you can take your career in catering.

Benefit from a dedicated Learning & Development team offering apprenticeship and training courses to help you constantly develop your skills.

Please note: All staff must share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. The company will seek an enhanced DBS disclosure.