Catering Assistant

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Fordley; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Pertemps Dudley Industrial is recruiting School Catering Assistants to work in Dudley Borough schools. Part-time, ad-hoc shifts from 11.30am to 2.30pm, with an hourly rate of £12.71. Prior catering or cleaning experience is helpful but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Immediate starts available for reliable candidates. Responsibilities include meal prep, serving, washing up, and maintaining hygiene standards in school dining areas.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS (essential)
• 2 UK employment references
• A completed 5-year work history
• Reliable and punctual
• Good attention to detail
• A professional and positive attitude
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and serving of school meals
• Setting up and clearing down dining areas
• Washing up and maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen environment
• Following food hygiene, health & safety and school procedures
• Supporting the catering team with general kitchen duties
• Providing a friendly and professional service to pupils and staff
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen and dining areas

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Professional attitude

Job description

SCHOOL CATERING ASSISTANTS - DUDLEY BOROUGH

A Catering Assistant position is available in Dudley, offering £12.71 per hour on a part-time, temporary basis.

Working within schools across the borough, the role involves meal preparation, serving students, and maintaining clean dining spaces.

We are currently recruiting School Catering Assistants to work within schools across the Dudley Borough. This is a fantastic opportunity for reliable and hardworking individuals looking for part-time, school-based work with hours that can fit around other commitments.

Duties include washing up, upholding food hygiene standards, and supporting the catering team. Shifts run from 11.30am to 2.30pm on an ad-hoc basis, making this suitable for those seeking school-friendly hours. The work demands reliability, efficiency, and a professional manner when interacting with pupils. Prior experience is helpful but not essential, as full training will be provided. This contract is offered through Pertemps Dudley Industrial, with immediate starts available for suitable candidates.

Location: Schools across the Dudley Borough

Hourly Rate: £12.71 per hour

Hours of Work: Part-time hours available/ Ad-hoc basis - 11.30am to 2.30pm

The Role

• Assisting with the preparation and serving of school meals
• Setting up and clearing down dining areas
• Washing up and maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen environment
• Following food hygiene, health & safety and school procedures
• Supporting the catering team with general kitchen duties
• Providing a friendly and professional service to pupils and staff
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen and dining areas

Suitable candidates will have

• Enhanced DBS (essential)
• Previous catering, kitchen or cleaning experience
• A completed 5-year work history
• 2 UK employment references
• Reliable and punctual
• Good attention to detail
• A professional and positive attitude
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Enhanced DBS and satisfactory references will be required before placement.