Catering Assistant

Impact Food Group; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on shift

Training and career development

Staff discount at 850+ retailers

Job summary

Impact Food Group is hiring a Catering Assistant for The National Mathematics and Science College, Coventry. You will support our catering teams, delivering fresh meals to students in a supportive school environment.

Shifts run 11:30 to 20:00, 3 days a week (Tue, Thu and one weekend day), across 42 weeks per year, with a £14,040 annual salary. Apply to join a team committed to quality, service, and development.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or hospitality (school catering is preferable but not essential).
• Passion for food and high standards.
• Teamwork skills and reliability.
• Flexible approach to working hours to support school schedules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals and snacks to a high standard.
• Assist with plating, presentation and counter service.
• Support kitchen team with food prep.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic kitchen and dining area.
• Provide friendly and professional service to students and staff.

Skills

Catering experience

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Hospitality

Job description

Impact Food Group (IFG) is one of England’s fastest-growing school food providers, serving around one million students every day across more than 1,500 schools. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing and enjoyment.

Our brands include Innovate, Cucina, Chapter One (Independent Schools), Hutchison, and Dolce, reflecting our breadth of experience and reach across the school catering sector.

We’re looking for people who are passionate about great service, fantastic food, and making a positive impact.

About the role

Job Title: Catering Assistant

School Location: The National Mathematics and Science College, Coventry, CV4 8JB

Working Days: 3 days a week, Tuesday, Thursday and one day at the weekend

Shifts & Working hours: 11.30am-8pm (24hours per week)

Working Weeks: 42weeks per year

Pay Details: £14,040 per Annum

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a Catering Assistant, you’ll support our high-standard catering teams, helping deliver fresh, beautifully presented meals to students in ourindependentschools.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and serving meals and snacks to a high standard
• Assisting with plating, presentation, and counter service
• Supporting the kitchen team with food prep
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and hygienic kitchen and dining area
• Providing friendly and professional service to all students and staff

What we’re looking for:

• Experience incatering or hospitality (School catering is prefereable but not essential)
• A passion for food and high standards
• Teamwork skills and reliability
• Flexible approach to working hours to support school schedules

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Work close to home with daytime hours.
• Receive a free meal on shift.
• Opportunities for training and career development.
• Access a wide range of free qualifications and career development opportunities.
• Benefit from a staff discount scheme at over 850 retailers.
• Take part in monthly incentives for top-performing teams, including shopping vouchers.

A short kitchen visit and interview will be required for this role.

IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are requiredtoundergo an enhancedDBS check, which IFG will pay for.?

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