Catering Assistant

The Berkeley Scott Group; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term time roles

School hours to work around childcare

Weekly pay

Ongoing temporary Catering Assistant工作

Opportunities for regular shifts

Flexible shifts that fit availability

Build experience

Supportive agency team

Job summary

The Berkeley Scott Group is actively recruiting Catering Assistants for school-year roles in Chelmsford. You will support catering operations across multiple schools, working term-time and during school hours to fit around childcare needs.

The roles offer weekly pay and ongoing temporary work with opportunities for regular shifts. Strong communication and reliability are essential to deliver high-quality service in a busy education environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Catering Assistant; education experience advantageous.
• Food Safety and Food Allergen qualifications are essential.
• Enhanced DBS with child barred or willingness to obtain one required.

Responsibilities

• Support Chef/Catering Manager and kitchen teams.
• Assist with preparation and service of hot and cold food items.
• Assist with food service to children, liaising with teachers and care staff.
• Operate tills and handle payments where required.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Fast-paced environment

Teamwork and reliability

Education

Food Safety qualification

Food Allergen qualification

Enhanced DBS with child barred

Job description

Berkeley Scott Recruitment are actively recruiting experienced Catering Assistants for the new school year starting in September!

Working with a variety of eduction clients, we have a variety of Catering Assistant roles available across schools in the Chelmsford area.

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

Benefits of Working as a Catering Assistant

• 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

As a Catering Assistant, your duties will include:

• 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 In Our Catering Assistants

• 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

If you are an experienced Catering Assistant, Kitchen Assistant, Food Service Assistant, we would love to hear from you.

Pay rates are dependent on experience and/or client and role booked.