Catering Assistant

Aspens Services Ltd; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 9,700 - 9,800; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time schedule

Apprenticeship / training courses

Learning & Development support

Job summary

Aspens Services Ltd in the East Hagbourne area is seeking a Catering Assistant to join our school catering team. You will support the kitchen with basic food preparation and ensure a smooth lunchtime service.

You will handle tills during service with full training, provide friendly customer service to students and staff, and help maintain a clean, safe kitchen in line with Health and Safety standards. This term-time, part-time role offers 20 hours per week over 38 weeks, with a supportive

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or fast-paced service.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Customer Interaction: Working on the tills during service with full training provided.
• Front-Line Service: Providing friendly, polite service to all students and staff.
• Essential Support: Assisting the team with basic food preparation.
• Maintaining Standards: Ensuring a safe, clean kitchen environment and meeting Health and Safety compliance.

Skills

Team player

Catering experience

Health and safety knowledge

Job description

About us: Aspens Services is a market-leading contract caterer specialising in school food. We don't just serve meals-we create fantastic food experiences that fuel young minds! By blending deep knowledge of the education sector with the latest food trends, we encourage creativity and excitement in every kitchen. Our commitment to quality care for both clients and children has fueled rapid growth, and we are looking for passionate people like you to join our journey.

The role:

As a Catering Assistant, you will be a vital part of the team, supporting our kitchen in basic food preparation and delivering excellent service that makes the lunchtime rush run smoothly.

• Customer Interaction: Working on the tills during service (don't worry, full training is provided!).
• Front-Line Service: Providing friendly, polite customer service to all students and staff.
• Essential Support: Assisting the team with basic food preparation
• Maintaining Standards: Ensuring a safe, clean kitchen environment and meeting Health and Safety compliance

About you:

We're looking for someone who shares our passion for delivering exceptional food and service to our schools. If you have these skills and qualities, we want to hear from you:

• You're a team player and thrive as part of a busy team
• You have previous catering or fast-paced service experience
• You have a basic knowledge of health and safety practices

Why Join the Aspens Family?

• Great Work-Life Balance: You'll work Monday to Friday during school term time - that means no late nights, no weekends and no working at Christmas! 20 hours per week 38 weeks per year - what will you do with all that time off? £12.71 per hour
• Career Growth and Development: Join a fast-growing, ambitious company. We have no ceiling in terms of where you can take your career in catering.
• Benefit from a dedicated Learning & Development team offering apprenticeship and training courses to help you constantly develop your skills.

Ready to start a rewarding career with amazing hours? Please note: All staff must share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. The company will seek an enhanced DBS disclosure.