Catering Assistant

Compass Group; Croydon; On-site; GBP 1,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Fixed Term Catering Assistant to deliver exceptional food experiences at a primary school. This role offers a great work-life balance, with responsibilities including food preparation, customer service, and maintaining hygiene standards. Join a supportive team and contribute to a positive food culture for children.

Benefits

Holiday pay

NEST pension scheme

Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Work-life balance due to term-time contract

Qualifications

• Passionate about food.
• Capable of working under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious food.
• Serving customers and providing excellent service.
• Complying with Food Handling and Hygiene Standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Friendliness

Job description

Fixed Term Catering Assistant - Selsdon Primary

Pabulum Catering is recruiting a Fixed Term Catering Assistant to help deliver exceptional food experiences at Selsdon Primary School. We offer an excellent work-life balance, support, and a fantastic company culture committed to providing healthy food to children. With over 120 sites across Southern England, there are ample opportunities for growth, learning, and development.

We are seeking a talented Catering Assistant to join our team! Your key responsibilities will include:

1. Preparing delicious food
2. Serving customers and providing excellent service
3. Working well as part of a team
4. Cleaning up after service
5. Replenishing counters
6. Working on the tills and completing paperwork
7. Complying with Food Handling and Hygiene Standards

The ideal Catering Assistant will be:

• Passionate about food
• A great communicator and team player
• Capable of working under pressure
• Reliable and punctual
• Friendly and approachable

Role details and benefits include:

• 25 hours per week
• Term time only
• Fixed term until September 2026
• £12.21 per hour
• Monday to Friday
• Holiday pay
• NEST pension scheme
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Work-life balance due to term-time contract

At Pabulum, our core ingredients are:

• The food – 94% of our food is freshly prepared daily on-site, using 75% British produce with minimal frozen or processed ingredients.
• The people – We aim to ensure excellent customer experiences to keep customers returning.
• You – We are looking for a Catering Assistant to join our positive and professional team.

In education settings, you will need to provide two employment/character references and undergo an Enhanced DBS / Criminal Record Check (which we will pay for).

If you're interested in joining the Pabulum family, please apply online.

Job Reference: com/1205/47858001/52737931/BU

#PabulumCH&CO, part of Compass Group UK&I, is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and have equal opportunities for career advancement. We celebrate diversity and aim to create a workplace where all colleagues feel valued and empowered to reach their full potential.