Catering Assistant

Impact Food Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 12,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work close to home with daytime hours

All school holidays off for fantastic…

Free meal on shift

Free qualifications and career dev.

Staff discount scheme

Monthly incentives

Job summary

Impact Food Group is seeking a Catering Assistant at Cotham School in Bristol to join a busy school dining team. You will provide friendly service, assist with food prep, and operate the till in a clean, hygienic environment.

The role runs Monday to Friday, 10am-2pm (20 hours/week) during term time (38 weeks/year), with DBS required and safeguarding commitments. Benefits include free meals on shift and holidays off.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills, ideally from catering or retail.
• Willingness to work in a school dining environment and maintain high hygiene standards.
• Ability to work as part of a team to support service and food prep.

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 handling

Teamwork

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Overview

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.

Role

Job Title: Catering Assistant

School Location: Cotham School, Cotham, Bristol, BS6 6DT

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Shifts & Working hours: 10am-2pm (20 hours per week)

Working Weeks: 38 weeks per year (term time only)

Pay Details: £10,676.40 per Annum

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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.

Requirements

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!

Benefits

• 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.

Note: A short kitchen visit and interview will be required for this role.

IFG is committed to the safeguarding of children and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, which IFG will pay for.

We are a committed equal opportunities employer — if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.