Catering Assistant

Hertfordshire Catering Limited; Bury Green; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire Catering Limited (HCL) is seeking an enthusiastic assistant to help with food preparation, cooking and serving meals to children in our school catering operations.

You will uphold food handling and hygiene standards, support health and safety compliance, assist with deliveries, and maintain a clean kitchen and dining area. A food hygiene level 2 and a willingness to safeguarding children are preferred traits.

Qualifications

• Food hygiene level 2 certification preferred.
• Basic understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of key allergens preferred.
• Committed to safeguarding children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, cooking and serve meals to children
• Upholding Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Adhering with Health & Safety regulations
• Receiving, checking, and organising supplier deliveries
• Carry out washing-up duties, maintain a clean hygienic kitchen and dining area
• Deliver high-quality customer service and reflect company values

Skills

Team player

Punctual

Customer service

Food safety awareness

Education

Food hygiene level 2 certification

Job description

• Assist with food preparation, cooking and serve meals to children
• Upholding Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Adhering with Health & Safety regulations
• Receiving, checking, and organising supplier deliveries
• Carry out washing-up duties, maintain a clean hygienic kitchen and dining area
• Representing HCL and reflecting our values in everything you do
  Committed to safeguarding children and young people
• Food hygiene level 2 certification (preferred)
• Basic understanding of health and safety procedures
• Knowledge of key allergens (preferred)
• A committed team player
• Delivers high-quality customer service
• Demonstrate good punctuality
• Driven to succeed and grow
  At HCL, we're more than just a caterer. We proudly serve over 16 million meals a year, delivering outstanding dining experiences across schools and the commercial sector.