Catering Assistant

Elior Uk; Chobham; On-site; GBP 6,100 - 6,300; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Flexible working

School-year holidays

Volunteer days

Career development

Pension & life assurance

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Elior UK is seeking a Catering Assistant to join our team serving Independent Schools. You will be a key front-line member, ensuring clean service areas, up-to-date menus and friendly customer service during term-time hours.

The role emphasizes COSHH, Food Safety and Health & Safety, with DBS checks for shortlisted candidates and a fixed-term contract. This position offers part-time hours in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Focused on the front line
• Genuine interest in customer service excellence
• Team player
• Catering and Barista experience desirable but not essential

Responsibilities

• Ensure the kitchen and service area are always clean, well-presented, and well-stocked
• Keep up to date with menus and what food is on offer
• Offer a warm and friendly service
• Ensure COSHH, Food Safety, and Health & Safety are followed

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Front-line

Barista experience (desirable)

Job description

We're a specialist catering company dedicated to providing delicious, healthy and exciting food for Independent Schools. We know the crucial role that food can play on a pupils' ability to learn, develop and ultimately flourish. Food isn't simply fuel, it's critical to creating happy, healthy and inquisitive young minds.
Lexington is committed to safeguarding childrenand colleagues. Candidates that are shortlisted for this role, will be requiredto have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, includingChildren's Barred List.

What you'll be doing…

As a Catering Assistant, you will have plenty of responsibilities and opportunities to grow in your role, becoming a critical member of our team.

• Ensure the kitchen and service area are always clean, well-presented, and well-stocked
• Keep up to date with menus and what food is on offer
• Offer a warm and friendly service
• Ensure COSHH, Food Safety, and Health & Safety are followed

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 11:30 am - 2:00 pm - Termtime 12.5 hours per week. Fixed term contract .

Hourly rate: £12.71 per hour

What can you bring?

• Focused on the front line
• Genuine interest in customer service excellence
• Team player
• Catering and Barista experience desirable but not essential

Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks!

At Elior, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows. That's why we make sure our team feels appreciated, supported, and set up for success! Here's what's waiting for you:

• Free, tasty meals - Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work!
• Flexible working - including part time roles, because life doesn't run on a 9-5 schedule.
• Plenty of Time to Unwind - Flexibility around family life with holidays that match the school calendar.
• Leave for life's important moments - whether family, personal or unexpected.
• Give back time - paid volunteering days for the causes you care about.
• Room to grow - career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career.
• Financial security - pension schemes and life assurance.
• Exclusive discounts - save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel!

Why You'll Love Working Here

We're a people-first business with over 10,000 colleagues across the UK, serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces. Our mission? Toenrich lives everywhere, every day.

And here's the best part - 87% of our team say they're proud to work here!Why? Because we create a place where you're listened to, trusted, supported, and valued.

Research shows that many people - especially women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - hold back unless they meet 100% of the criteria. But we hire for potential, not just experience.

We Celebrate You!

At Elior, diversity and inclusion aren't just policies, they're who we are. We know that different perspectives make us stronger, and we're dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed.