Catering Assistant

The Berkeley Scott Group; Crewe; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Term-time roles

Flexible shifts

Supportive agency team

Job summary

Berkeley Scott Recruitment are actively recruiting experienced Catering Assistants for the new school year starting in September. Roles are across schools in the Crewe area, supporting Impact Food Group with term-time hours.

You will work around school hours, with weekly pay and ongoing temporary placements. DBS checks and Food Safety qualifications are required or pursued, and you will join a friendly agency team to support busy catering operations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Catering Assistant — education setting is advantageous.
• Food Safety and Food Allergen qualifications, or willingness to complete them, is essential.
• Enhanced DBS with child barring or willingness to obtain one is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support Chef/Catering Manager and kitchen teams.
• Assist with preparation and service of hot and cold food items.
• Assist with food service of children, liaising with teachers and care workers.
• Operate tills and handle payments where required.
• Clear down and close units at end of shifts.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Follow food safety and allergen legislation at all times.
• Keep service areas clean, organised and well stocked.
• Work closely with school staff to deliver an efficient service.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Education

Food Safety qualifications

Enhanced DBS (child barring)

Tools

Till operation

Job description

Berkeley Scott Recruitment are actively recruiting experienced Catering Assistants for the new school year starting in September!

Working with our client, Impact Food Group, we have a variety of Catering Assistant roles available across schools in the Crewe area.

Benefits of Working as a Catering Assistant

• Term time roles
• School hours to work around your own childcare requirements
• Weekly pay
• Ongoing temporary Catering Assistant work
• Opportunities for regular shifts
• The flexibility to choose shifts that suit your availability
• The chance to build experience
• Friendly and supportive agency team available to support you throughout your assignments

As a Catering Assistant, your duties will include:

• Supporting Chef/Catering Manager and kitchen teams
• Assisting with the preparation and service of hot and cold food items
• Assisting with food service of children, liasing with teachers and care workers
• Operating tills and handling payments where required
• Clearing down and closing units at the end of shifts
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Following food safety and food allergen legislation at all times
• Ensuring food service areas remain clean, organised and well stocked
• Working closely with all school staff to deliver an efficient service

What We Are Looking For In Our Catering Assistants

• Previous experience working as a Catering Assistant – experience working in education would be advantageous
• Food Safety and Food Allergen qualifications, or willingness to complete them, is essential
• Possession of an Enhanced DBS with child barring or the willingness to obtain one is essential
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced catering environments
• A positive, reliable and professional approach to work
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Passion for delivering excellent service and supporting busy catering operations