Catering Assistant

Berkeley Scott; Bolton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time roles

School hours to fit childcare

Longer shifts available

Weekly pay

Ongoing temporary work

Regular shifts

Flexible shift selection

Experience building opportunities

Supportive agency team

Job summary

Berkeley Scott Limited is recruiting experienced Catering Assistants in Bolton to support education, healthcare and business catering units. Roles span schools, hospitals and workplace canteens with flexible patterns and weekly pay.

Successful candidates will have catering experience, food safety awareness and the ability to work well in a team. DBS checks may be required, and pay depends on experience and client needs.

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience is preferred.
• Food Safety and Food Allergen qualifications are essential or willingness to complete them.
• An Enhanced DBS with the appropriate barred list check, or willingness to obtain one where required.

Responsibilities

• Support Chefs and kitchen teams.
• Assist with the preparation and service of hot and cold food items.
• Provide food service to children, patients, staff and customers as required.
• Liaise with teachers, care workers and site staff when needed.
• Operate tills and handle payments where required.
• Clear down and close catering 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.

Skills

Food safety awareness

Communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Ability to work in fast-paced catering

Job description

Berkeley Scott is recruiting experienced Catering Assistants in Bolton for education, healthcare and business catering units.

Permanent roles are available across schools, hospitals, care facilities and workplace canteens in Bolton and surrounding areas, with a competitive salary. Duties include food preparation, serving meals, maintaining hygiene standards and supporting kitchen teams. Successful candidates will have prior catering experience, strong food safety awareness and the ability to work efficiently within a team. Flexible working patterns are offered, including term-time and non-term-time positions, school hours to fit around childcare and longer shifts. Weekly pay and ongoing temporary work with regular shifts are provided, alongside varied placements across multiple client sites.

Berkeley Scott Recruitment are actively recruiting experienced Catering Assistants in Bolton for Education, Healthcare and Business andamp; Industry catering units. Working with a variety of clients across Education, Healthcare and Business andamp; Industry , we have a range of Catering Assistant roles available across Bolton and the surrounding areas , including schools, hospitals, care facilities and workplace canteens.

Benefits of Working as a Catering Assistant

• Term-time and non-term-time roles
• School hours to work around your childcare requirements
• Longer shifts available
• Weekly pay
• Ongoing temporary Catering Assistant work
• Opportunities for regular shifts
• Flexibility to choose shifts that suit your availability
• Opportunities to build your experience
• Friendly and supportive agency team available to assist you throughout your assignments

As a Catering Assistant, Your Duties Will Include:

• Supporting Chefs, Catering Managers and kitchen teams
• Assisting with the preparation and service of hot and cold food items
• Assisting with food service to children, patients, staff and customers depending on the assignment
• Liaising with teachers, care workers and other site staff where required
• Operating tills and handling payments where required
• Clearing down and closing catering 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 catering teams to deliver an efficient service

What We Are Looking For In Our Catering Assistants

• Previous experience working as a Catering Assistant andndash; experience within education, healthcare or contract catering would be advantageous
• Food Safety and Food Allergen qualifications, or willingness to complete them, are essential
• An Enhanced DBS with the appropriate barred list check, or willingness to obtain one where required for the assignment
• 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

Pay rates are dependent on experience, client requirements and the role booked.

Kellan Group (including all of our brands, Berkeley Scott and Xpress Recruitment) are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, se