Catering Assistant

The Berkeley Scott Group; Exeter; On-site; GBP 12,398,000 - 15,154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Term-time roles

Ongoing temporary work

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Berkeley Scott Recruitment is recruiting experienced Catering Assistants for the new school year in Exeter. Roles available across schools, offering term-time hours and flexible shifts that fit around childcare needs.

Weekly pay and ongoing temporary work provide steady opportunities for varied school environments. We welcome candidates with catering experience, especially in education, who can maintain high standards of cleanliness and service while working with school staff to deliver

Qualifications

• Experience as Catering Assistant, preferably in education.
• Food Safety and Food Allergen qualifications essential or willingness to complete them.
• Enhanced DBS with child barring essential or willingness to obtain.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced catering environments.
• 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

• Support Chef/Catering Manager and kitchen teams.
• Assist with preparation and service of hot and cold food items.
• Assist with food service to children, liaising with teachers and care workers.
• Operate tills and handle payments where required.
• Clear down and close units at end of shifts.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Follow food safety and allergen legislation at all times.
• Ensure service areas are clean, organized and well stocked.
• Work closely with school staff to deliver efficient service.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Food Safety & Allergen qualifications

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 Exeter 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.

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