Catering Assistant

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 16,531; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term time roles

School hours to work around childcare

Weekly pay

Ongoing temporary Catering Assistant

Opportunities for regular shifts

Flexibility to choose shifts

Chance to build experience

Friendly agency team

Job summary

Berkeley Scott in Cambridge seeks a Catering Assistant to support school catering across local sites, working through Impact Food Group. This temporary, term-time role offers flexible hours and weekly pay, with opportunities for regular shifts and ongoing work.

You'll join a friendly agency team, assist with food preparation and service, maintain hygiene standards, and coordinate with school staff to deliver a smooth service while building catering experience.

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience; education in education settings advantageous
• Food safety and food allergen knowledge preferred or willingness to obtain
• Enhanced DBS with child barring or willingness to obtain is essential

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and service of hot and cold food items
• Support Chef/Catering Manager and kitchen teams
• Assist with food service of children, liaising with teachers and care workers
• Operate tills and handle payments where required
• Clear down and close units at the end of shifts
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Follow food safety and allergen legislation at all times
• Ensure service areas are clean, organized and well stocked
• Work closely with school staff to deliver an efficient service

Skills

Catering experience

Food safety

Communication

Job description

Job Overview

A Catering Assistant role is available in Cambridge with Berkeley Scott, working through Impact Food Group across local schools. This temporary position offers flexible, term-time hours that can accommodate your childcare needs, with weekly pay and opportunities for regular shifts. The role suits individuals with previous catering experience seeking adaptable work. The salary is competitive.

Benefits

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

Duties

• Supporting Chef/Catering Manager and kitchen teams
• Assisting with the preparation and service of hot and cold food items
• Assisting with food service of children, liaising with teachers and care workers
• Operating tills and handling payments where required
• Clearing down and closing 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 all school staff to deliver an efficient service

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Catering Assistant; experience in education is advantageous
• Food Safety and Food Allergen qualifications, or willingness to complete them, is essential
• Possession of an Enhanced DBS with child barring or willingness to obtain one is essential
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced catering environments
• 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

Equal Opportunity Statement

Kellan Group (including all of our brands, Berkeley Scott, RK and Quantica) are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability.