Catering Assistant

Kellan Group; Enfield; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 16,531; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Term-time roles

Flexible shifts

Supportive agency team

Job summary

Berkeley Scott Recruitment is actively recruiting experienced Catering Assistants for school-year roles in September across Enfield. Work with Impact Food Group, offering term-time shifts, school-hours alignment, and weekly pay.

Flexible assignments across multiple schools help you build catering experience and support busy school services. Ideal candidates have DBS and Food Safety qualifications, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Catering Assistant; experience in education would be 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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, liaising 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.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Positive professional approach

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 Enfield area.

If you are an experienced Catering Assistant looking for flexible work and weekly pay we would love to hear from you.

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

If you are an experienced Catering Assistant, Kitchen Assistant, Food Service Assistant, we would love to hear from you.