Catering Assistant

HCL; Colchester; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Enhanced DBS paid by employer

Refer a Friend bonus (up to £500)

Job summary

HCL is recruiting a Catering Assistant at Dedham Primary School. You will help with food preparation, serving meals to children and maintaining strict hygiene standards. The role is 10 hours per week, term-time only, with uniform provided and DBS disclosed at no cost to you.

You'll join a team focused on safeguarding, quality service, and a supportive work environment. The position offers progression opportunities and employee benefits through our partner networks.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Committed to safeguarding

Food hygiene level 2 (preferred)

Health and safety procedures

Allergen awareness (preferred)

Team player

Customer service

Punctuality

Ambition to grow

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