Catering Assistant

Impact Food Group; Eltham; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on shift

School holidays off

Staff discount across retailers

Career development opportunities

Monthly incentives

Job summary

Impact Food Group is seeking staff for its school catering operation in England. You will join a friendly team to provide efficient, hygienic service and help prepare meals for students.

Ideal candidates have excellent customer service skills, with experience in catering or retail preferred. Benefits include holidays off, a free meal on shift, and access to qualifications and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills (ideally from catering or retail)
• Able to work as part of a team and provide a friendly, efficient service
• Capable of assisting with food preparation and serving at the counter

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Food handling

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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!

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.

Benefits & Working Hours

• 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.