Catering Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Colchester; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time schedule

Training and development

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a reliable Catering Assistant for a busy Colchester school. You will support daily operation of the kitchen, assist with food preparation and service, and help maintain high standards of hygiene and customer service to students and staff.

This term-time role offers training and development, a friendly team environment, and a good work-life balance. The successful candidate will be punctual, flexible, and capable of working well under pressure during busy service

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or kitchen is desirable but not essential.
• Able to work as part of a team and provide friendly service.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and serving of food and drinks
• Setting up and clearing dining areas
• Washing up and maintaining cleanliness within the kitchen
• Following food hygiene and health and safety procedures
• Supporting the catering team during busy service periods
• Helping to maintain stock and storage areas

Skills

Teamwork

Flexible attitude

Punctuality

Customer service

Catering/kitchen experience

Job description

Catering Assistant

Location: Colchester, Essex

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Term Time Only

Hours: Monday to Friday, (Apply online only)

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Join Our Friendly School Catering Team

We are seeking a reliable, enthusiastic, and hardworking Catering Assistant to join a busy and welcoming school in Colchester. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in providing high-quality food and service to students and staff.

The successful candidate will support the day-to-day operation of the school kitchen, helping to ensure meals are prepared and served efficiently while maintaining high standards of hygiene and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and serving of food and drinks


• Setting up and clearing dining areas


• Washing up and maintaining cleanliness within the kitchen


• Following food hygiene and health and safety procedures


• Supporting the catering team during busy service periods


• Helping to maintain stock and storage areas

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has a positive and flexible attitude


• Works well as part of a team


• Is reliable, punctual, and organised


• Has excellent customer service skills


• Has previous catering or kitchen experience (desirable but not essential)


• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What We Offer

• A supportive and friendly working environment


• Full training and development opportunities


• Term-time working pattern offering a good work-life balance


• Opportunity to make a positive difference within a school community

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, and all relevant pre-employment checks.