Catering Assistant

Grow and Thrive Limited; Hockley; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time hours

Hourly rate £13.48

Job summary

Aspens Services, a leading school catering provider, is hiring a Catering Assistant in Hockley to support our kitchen with basic food preparation and to deliver friendly service during the lunchtime rush.

The role runs Monday to Friday during term time, about 25 hours per week across 38 weeks, at £13.48 per hour. Training is provided, with DBS disclosure required to safeguard children, and prior catering or fast-paced service experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Team player with ability to work in a busy service environment.
• Experience in catering or fast-paced service is desirable.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety practices.
• Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification is great, but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Customer interaction on tills during service with training provided.
• Front-line service to students and staff with a friendly approach.
• Assist the team with basic food preparation.
• Maintain a safe, clean kitchen and health and safety compliance.

Skills

Teamwork

Catering experience

Health and safety

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2 (optional)

Job description

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Aspens Services is a market-leading contract caterer specialising in school food. We don't just serve meals-we create fantastic food experiences that fuel young minds! By blending deep knowledge of the education sector with the latest food trends, we encourage creativity and excitement in every kitchen. Our commitment to quality care for both clients and children has fueled rapid growth, and we are looking for passionate people like you to join our journey.

The role

As a Catering Assistant, you will be a vital part of the team, supporting our kitchen in basic food preparation and delivering excellent service that makes the lunchtime rush run smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Customer Interaction: Working on the tills during service (don't worry, full training is provided!).
• Front-Line Service: Providing friendly, polite customer service to all students and staff.
• Essential Support: Assisting the team with basic food preparation
• Maintaining Standards: Ensuring a safe, clean kitchen environment and meeting Health and Safety compliance

About you

We're looking for someone who shares our passion for delivering exceptional food and service to our schools.

If you have these skills and qualities, we want to hear from you:

• You're a team player and thrive as part of a busy team
• You have previous catering or fast-paced service experience
• You have a basic knowledge of health and safety practices
• The Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification is great, but not essential as we can provide the training!

Why Join the Aspens Family?

Great Work-Life Balance

You'll work Monday to Friday during school term time - that means no late nights, no weekends and no working at Christmas!

• 25 hours per week
• 38 weeks per year - what will you do with all that time off?
• £13.48 per hour

Career Growth and Development

Join a fast-growing, ambitious company. We have no ceiling in terms of where you can take your career in catering.

Benefit from a dedicated Learning & Development team offering apprenticeship and training courses to help you constantly develop your skills.

Please note: All staff must share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. The company will seek an enhanced DBS disclosure.