Catering Assistant

The Berkeley Scott Group; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term time

School hours

Weekly pay

Ongoing temporary work

Regular shifts

Flexible shifts

Experience building

Supportive agency team

Job summary

Berkeley Scott Recruitment is actively recruiting experienced Catering Assistants for the new school year in Gloucester. These term-time roles offer school hours and flexible shifts, with weekly pay and ongoing temp work.

You will support kitchen teams, assist with food preparation and service to children, and ensure cleanliness while adhering to food safety regulations. DBS check is essential, and experience in education is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organisational skills required.
• Ability to work in fast paced school catering environments.
• Enhanced DBS with child safeguarding is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and service of hot and cold items.
• Support Chef/Catering Manager and kitchen teams.
• Assist with food service to children, liaising with teachers and carers.
• 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 stocked.
• Work with school staff to deliver efficient service.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

Enhanced DBS with child safeguarding

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 Gloucester 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.