Catering Assistant

Berkeley Scott Limited; Chester; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time roles

Non term-time roles

School hours

Weekly pay

Temporary work

Regular shifts

Flexible shifts

Build experience

Supportive team

Job summary

Berkeley Scott Limited is seeking experienced Catering Assistants to cover Chester for temporary assignments in education, healthcare and business settings. Roles include term-time and non-term-time shifts with school hours, and long shifts for flexible schedules. Weekly pay and ongoing temporary work are offered.

Successful candidates will choose shifts that fit their availability and gain experience in varied catering environments, with a supportive agency team to assist throughout assignments.

Qualifications

• Prior catering experience; education sector experience is a plus.
• Food Safety and Food Allergen qualifications or willingness to obtain them.
• Enhanced DBS with child barred or willingness to obtain one.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced catering environments.
• Positive, reliable and professional approach; work well independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and service of hot and cold foods.
• Support Chef/Catering Manager and kitchen teams.
• Handle food service for children; liaise with teachers and carers.
• Operate tills and handle payments where required.
• Assist with clearing down and closing units at end of shifts.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene.

Skills

Food prep

Kitchen hygiene

Counter service

Teamwork

Education

Food Safety qualification

Food Allergen qualification

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Berkeley Scott is recruiting experienced Catering Assistants in Chester for temporary assignments across education, healthcare, and business and industry settings. Working patterns include term-time and non-term-time shifts, with school hours available to fit around childcare, plus longer shifts for those seeking them. Weekly pay is offered alongside ongoing temporary work and regular shift opportunities. Successful candidates will choose shifts suiting their availability while building experience in varied catering environments. Key skills include food preparation, kitchen hygiene, counter service, and teamwork. This is a competitive, temporary contract suited to reliable individuals with prior catering experience seeking flexible, weekly-paid work.

Berkeley Scott Recruitment are actively recruiting experienced Catering Assistants in Chester for Education, Healthcare and businessandnbsp; and industry unitsandnbsp; Working with a variety of eduction, Healthcare and businessandnbsp; and industry,andnbsp; we have a variety of Catering Assistant roles available across schools in the Preston 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 and Non term time roles


• School hours to work around your own childcare requirements


• Long hoursandnbsp;


• 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 andnbsp;

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience working as a Catering Assistant andndash; 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

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

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. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. Youand#39;ll find a wide selection of vacancies on our websites