Catering Assistant

Grow and Thrive Limited; Banstead; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship and training courses

Enhanced DBS disclosure

Job summary

Aspens Services in Banstead is seeking a dedicated Baker to join our school catering team. You will focus on high-quality baking, turning provided menus into delicious, kid-friendly meals and upholding our standards of freshness and flavor.

You’ll maintain strict food hygiene practices, handle health and safety requirements, and deliver friendly service to students and school staff. This role offers Monday–Friday term-time work, 40 hours per week over 38 weeks, at £12.71 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience with fresh ingredients and baking in a catering environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices and食品 hygiene standards.
• Willingness to learn and motivate others.

Responsibilities

• Creative Menu Execution: Preparing menus with a focus on baking using craft skills and fresh ingredients.
• Safety Champion: Ensuring strict compliance with Food Hygiene, Allergen, and Health & Safety standards.
• Hospitality Production: Executing high-quality hospitality requests for clients and events.
• Building Connections: Developing strong relationships with school clients and students.
• Service with a Smile: Providing friendly, polite customer service.

Skills

Craft baking skills

Self-motivation

Customer service focus

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2 Certificate

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 high-street 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 Baker in one of our schools, you’ll be at the heart of our kitchen, focusing on the highest quality food and service to make our school meals the absolute best in the area. We’re looking for someone with the originality and drive to focus on excellent craft skills, making every meal a treat.

Your responsibilities will include:

Creative Menu Execution:Preparing our provided menus with a focus on baking using your excellent craft skills and fresh ingredients.

Safety Champion:Ensuring strict compliance with Food Hygiene, Allergen, and Health & Safety standards.

Hospitality Production:Executing high-quality hospitality requests for clients and special events.

Building Connections:Developing strong relationships with both our school clients and the students you serve.

Service with a Smile: Providing a friendly and polite customer service experience for everyone.

About you:

We need someone who shares our deep passion for delivering exceptional food and service to our schools, along with the following skills and experience:

Proven experience working with fresh ingredients and demonstrating excellent craft skills in a baking/catering environment. Some knowledge of education catering is a plus!

Excellent working knowledge of health and safety practices and a Food Hygiene Level 2 Certificate (though we offer further training!)

You’re a self-motivated person who uses your initiative, has a deep desire to learn and loves motivating others.

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!

40 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.