Catering Assistant

Impact Food Group; Daventry; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on shift

Free qualifications & career dev.

Staff discount at 850+ retailers

Monthly incentives (shopping vouchers)

Job summary

Impact Food Group (IFG) is hiring a Catering Assistant for Falconer's Hill Academy to Welton Church Of England Academy. Driving between sites is required; shifts are 10am–2pm, 20 hours per week, term-time only (37 weeks/year).

Pay is £14,496 per annum. You’ll join the catering team to provide friendly, efficient service, assist in food preparation, serve customers at the counter, and keep kitchens and dining areas clean and safe.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence and own vehicle to drive between sites.
• Excellent customer service skills (catering/retail background preferred).
• Willingness to work 10am–2pm, term-time only, 37 weeks per year and manage hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, efficient, and hygienic service as part of the catering team.
• Assist in preparing food and snacks for the site.
• Serve customers at the counter and operate the till.
• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean, tidy and safe at all times.

Skills

Driving between sites

Customer service

Food prep

Tools

POS / till

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.

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 - Driving required

School Location: Falconer's Hill Academy toWelton Church Of England Academy

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Shifts & Working hours: 10am-2pm (20 hours per week)

Working Weeks: 37weeks per year (term time only)

Pay Details: £14,496 per Annum

You will need to have a full driving licence and your own vehicle to be able to drive between sites.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Work as part of the catering team to provide a friendly, efficient, and hygienic service.
• Assist in preparing food and snacks for the site.
• Serve customers at the counter and operate the till.
• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean, tidy, and safe at all times.

We welcome applicants with excellent customer service skills, ideally from catering or retail backgrounds. But don’t worry if that’s not you—we’re not just in the business of making school food; we’re here to make good food that our clients and customers love!

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Work close to home with daytime hours-weekends and evenings free.
• Enjoy all school holidays off for fantastic work-life balance.
• Receive a free meal on shift.
• 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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