Catering Assistant

HCL; Colchester; On-site; GBP 5,000 - 6,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Career progression opportunities

DBS disclosure paid by HCL

Job summary

HCL is looking for a Catering Assistant to work at Dedham Primary School. You will help with food preparation, serve meals to children, uphold hygiene standards and follow health and safety regulations in a school kitchen and dining area.

The role is 10 hours per week, term-time only, with no weekends or late nights. Uniform is provided, and there are opportunities for career progression and DBS support paid by HCL.

Qualifications

• Food hygiene level 2 preferred.
• Basic health and safety procedures understood.
• Knowledge of allergens preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, cooking and serve meals to children
• Upholding Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Adhering with Health & Safety regulations
• Receiving, checking, and organising supplier deliveries
• Carry out washing-up duties, maintain a clean hygienic kitchen and dining area
• Representing HCL and reflecting our values in everything you do

Skills

Food hygiene

Customer service

Team player

Punctuality

Health & safety

Allergen awareness

Education

Food hygiene level 2

Job description

Catering Assistant based at Dedham Primary School 10hpw

At HCL SAFEGUARDING IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY.

The safety of children and young people is at the heart of everything we do.

About us:

At HCL, we're more than just a caterer. We proudly serve over 16 million meals a year, delivering outstanding dining experiences across schools and the commercial sector.

As a Catering Assistant, your career starts here. We're passionate about developing our people, offering clear progression routes, ongoing training, and the support you need to thrive and advance within our team.

Let's talk about the role of a Catering Assistant:

• Assist with food preparation, cooking and serve meals to children
• Upholding Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Adhering with Health & Safety regulations
• Receiving, checking, and organising supplier deliveries
• Carry out washing-up duties, maintain a clean hygienic kitchen and dining area
• Representing HCL and reflecting our values in everything you do

About the Ideal Catering Assistant:

• Committed to safeguarding children and young people
• Food hygiene level 2 certification (preferred)
• Basic understanding of health and safety procedures
• Knowledge of key allergens (preferred)
• A committed team player
• Delivers high-quality customer service
• Demonstrate good punctuality
• Driven to succeed and grow

Why join us?

• Salary: £12.71 per hour (£5,592 per annum)
• Hours: 10 hours per week - No Weekends, No Late Nights
• Schedule: Term Time Only - Enjoy all School Holidays off
• Uniform provided
• Rewards: Spread the Word & Earn Up to £500 - Refer a Friend! (T&Cs apply)
• Succeed with us: Career progression opportunities
• Excusive discounts: via VIVUP for supermarkets, cinemas, retail, dining, hotels, and family activities
• Wellbeing matters: Support through EAP & Financial Support via Stream
• Safeguarding: Enhanced DBS Disclosure paid by HCL - No Cost to You

If you're passionate, driven and ready to grow, we'd love to hear from you. Your Catering Assistant career with HCL starts here.