Catering Assistant

Holroyd Howe; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals while at work

Wellbeing hub & employee assistance

Discounts via Perkbox

Career development & Apprenticeships

Pension & life insurance

Job summary

Holroyd Howe, a leading contract caterer for independent schools and colleges, invites applicants to join a team dedicated to safe, tasty meals for pupils of all ages. You will contribute to a clean, efficient kitchen and learn within a supportive education environment.

The role emphasises allergen management, training, and caring for wellbeing while delivering high standards of service and hygiene in a busy education setting.

Qualifications

• Reliable and hardworking candidate with a keen interest in food and cooking.
• Good communicator with strong attention to detail.
• Understanding of hygiene practices and health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and support daily kitchen operations.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment, utensils and work areas.
• Assist chefs with basic food preparation and stock deliveries.
• Operate dishwashers and ensure proper sanitation practices.
• Support allergen controls and ensure pupil safety in meals.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Hygiene practices

Team sport

Job description

• Have a great costumer service and attention to detail, good comunicator
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas
• Assist chefs with basic food prep and stock deliveries
• Operate dishwashers and ensure proper sanitation practices
• Follow health, safety, and hygiene regulations at all times
• Support the team in daily kitchen operations and setup for service
• Accountability for following and championing allergen controls
• We are looking for a reliable and hardworking, A keen interest in food and cooking, eager to learn and develop skills
• Good attention to detail and understanding of hygiene practices
• Team player with a positive and flexible attitude
• Previous kitchen experience or relevant training is beneficial but not essential
• Willingness to work in an education or high-profile catering environment is desirable
• Dulwich Prep. This is a great opportunity to play a vital part in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment in a supportive, food-led Education setting.
• 3 volunteering days to give back to causes you care about
• 3 days grandparent leave for those special family moments
• 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training & development opportunities
• Pension & life insurance
• Discounts on high street brands, cinema & holidays via the Perkbox App
• Wellbeing hub & access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals while at work
• Career development & Apprenticeships for all experience levels

You will be joining Holroyd Howe, one of the UK's leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school. The safety and wellbeing of the people we serve is at the heart of everything we do. A key element is effective allergen management; achieved through training, communication, and care, we create mealtimes where every pupil has a safe experience. Our mission is simple: to provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their job and our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.