Catering Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Randstad Education in Liverpool is looking for School Catering Assistants for roles within Sefton schools. A school catering assistant helps prepare, cook, and serve healthy meals to students and staff.

Responsibilities include food preparation, counter service, operating tills, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness and food hygiene. Part-time hours around 15-25 hours per week during term time with DBS check required.

Qualifications

• Part-time hours, term-time only (approximately 15–25 hours per week).
• Must be able to stand long periods, bend frequently and lift heavy items.
• Enhanced DBS check is required by law.
• A Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Food prep and service: cut, peel, and assemble ingredients for daily meals.
• Serve food portions to students, manage allergens and dietary restrictions.
• Hygiene and cleaning: wash dishes, mop floors, sanitize equipment.
• Customer service: operate till and maintain a welcoming lunch-time environment.
• Stock management: receive deliveries, check expiry dates, store items properly.

Skills

Food safety awareness

Customer service

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Randstad Education, Liverpool are looking for School Catering Assistants for roles within Sefton schools. A school catering assistant helps prepare, cook, and serve healthy meals to students and staff.

Working under a Catering Manager, responsibilities include food preparation, counter service, operating tills, and maintaining high standards of kitchen cleanliness and food hygiene.

Key Responsibilities

Food Prep & Service: Help slice, peel, and assemble ingredients for daily meals.

Serve food portions to students while ensuring special dietary restrictions and allergens (substances that cause allergic reactions) are strictly managed.

Hygiene & Cleaning: Wash dishes, mop floors, and sanitize kitchen equipment to meet strict health codes. This often involves deep-cleaning.

Customer Service: Operate the cash register or till, and maintain a friendly, welcoming environment for pupils during busy lunch periods.

Stock Management: Help receive food deliveries, check expiration dates, and properly store items to prevent food waste.

Typical Requirements

Work Schedule: Part‑time hours, usually term‑time only (working around 15-25 hours per week during the school year). This means you get school holidays off.

Physical Stamina: You must be able to stand for long periods, frequently bend, and lift heavy items like supply boxes.

Safeguarding: Because you work near children, a background check such as an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check is legally required.

Certifications: A Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is highly beneficial, though

ABOUT US:

Randstad Education is the UK market leader for recruitment within education. We have been helping teachers and support staff to find temporary and permanent roles in schools, colleges and nurseries for nearly twenty years. Working with over 2500 schools each week, our staff support over 135,000 children every day across the country, so we can find the right match for your skills. The Liverpool branch is one of the oldest and busiest in the country and has a dedicated team of consultants working across primary, secondary and SEN. We now also have a dedicated section looking after school support roles such as technicians, administration and finance.