Catering Assistant

The Berkeley Scott Group; Epsom; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term time roles

School hours to work around childcare

Weekly pay

Ongoing temporary catering work

Opportunities for regular shifts

Flexibility to choose shifts

Build experience

Friendly agency support

Job summary

Berkeley Scott Recruitment is recruiting experienced Catering Assistants for roles across schools in the Epsom and surrounding Surrey area. These term-time positions offer school hours to fit childcare needs and ongoing temporary work with regular shift opportunities.

Pay rates depend on experience and client; DBS with child barring is essential and Food Safety qualifications are preferred. A friendly agency team provides ongoing support throughout assignments.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work with teachers and care staff to deliver a smooth service.
• Positive, reliable and professional approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen teams and front-of-house operations.
• Assist with preparation and service of hot and cold items.
• Support food service to children and liaise with staff.
• Operate tills and handle payments where required.
• Clear and clean units at end of shifts and maintain hygiene.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Able to work in fast-paced environment

Reliability & professionalism

Education

Food Safety & Allergen knowledge

Job description

Berkeley Scott Recruitment are actively recruiting experienced Catering Assistants for the new school year starting in September!

Working with a variety of eduction clients, we have a variety of Catering Assistant roles available across schools in the Epsom and surroung Surrey area.

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

Pay rates are dependent on experience and/or client and role booked.