Catering Assistant

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Chalvey; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 17,908; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term time roles

School hours to work around childcare

Weekly pay

Ongoing temporary work

Regular shifts

Flexible shifts

Supportive agency team

Build experience

Job summary

Berkeley Scott Recruitment are actively recruiting experienced Catering Assistants for the new school year starting in September across schools in the Slough area.

If you are an experienced Catering Assistant looking for flexible work and weekly pay we would love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Previous Catering Assistant experience.
• Experience in education would be advantageous.
• Food Safety and Food Allergen qualifications, or willingness to complete them.
• Enhanced DBS with child barring, or willingness to obtain one.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced catering environments.
• Positive, reliable and professional approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support Chef/Catering Manager and kitchen teams.
• Assist with preparation and service of hot and cold food items.
• Assist with food service for children and liaise 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 remain clean, organised and well stocked.
• Work closely with school staff to deliver an efficient service.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

Food Safety & Allergen training

Tools

Tills operation

Job description

Berkeley Scott is recruiting Catering Assistants for Impact Food Group, with roles available across schools in Slough for the new academic year starting September. This temporary position offers term-time working patterns and school hours, ideal for those needing flexibility around childcare. As a Catering Assistant in Slough, you will support kitchen operations during service periods. Key duties include food preparation, serving meals, and maintaining cleanliness. The role provides weekly pay, the option to choose shifts, and regular work opportunities. Candidates should possess prior experience in catering. This position is suited to individuals seeking adaptable, ongoing temporary work within a supportive agency framework.

Berkeley Scott Recruitment are actively recruiting experienced Catering Assistants for the new school year starting in September! Working with our client, Impact Food Group, we have a variety of Catering Assistant roles available across schools in the Slough area.

If you are an experienced Catering Assistant looking for flexible work and weekly pay we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

• Term time roles
• School hours to work around your own childcare requirements
• Weekly pay
• Ongoing temporary Catering Assistant work
• Opportunities for regular shifts
• The flexibility to choose shifts that suit your availability
• The 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, liasing 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

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience working as a Catering Assistant
• experience working in education would be advantageous
• Food Safety and Food Allergen qualifications, or willingness to complete them, is essential
• Possession of an Enhanced DBS with child barring or the willingness to obtain one is essential
• 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

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