Catering Assistant

Robertson; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A facilities management company is seeking a Catering Assistant to work at Winifred Holtby Academy, Hull. The role involves food preparation, customer service, and maintaining hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in a food environment and demonstrate excellent teamwork. The contract is part-time, 23.75 hours per week, with a competitive hourly rate of £12.54. Joining the team means being part of a dedicated group focused on high standards and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Private pension

Life assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts with retailers

Annual flu vaccine

Free Health & Wellbeing advice

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a food environment is essential.
• Ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with customers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and assist in food service.
• Ensure hygiene and safety standards are maintained.
• Set up hospitality rooms for functions.

Skills

Food safety

Customer service

Team collaboration

Hygiene standards

Job description

Overview

Care. Initiative. Pride. We see more than just high standards.

Catering Assistant

Location: Winifred Holtby Academy, Midmere Avenue, Hull HU7 4PW

Working hours: 9.15am - 2pm

Contract: 23.75 hours per week term time only FTC Until July 2026

Salary: £12.54 per hour

Relationships. Results. Success. At Robertson Facilities Management, we see them our way. We’re professional enough to make every collaboration count. Driven enough to deliver the very best service to everyone we work with. Friendly enough to make sure any environment we manage is as enjoyable as it is safe. Join us and you’ll join the UK’s largest family‑owned construction, infrastructure and support services businesses. And as a Catering Assistant, you’ll be part of a team that’s doing incredible things – for ourselves, for the partners we work with, and for a truly sustainable future.

What you’ll do

• Working in the kitchen on food preparation
• General kitchen duties & working front of house serving customers
• Setting hospitality rooms for functions & serving hospitality buffets
• Maintaining and conforming to standards of hygiene and safety in accordance with current legislation
• Providing excellent customer service is adhered to and all relevant policies and procedures are followed

What you'll need

If you’ve had previous experience in a food environment, this could be the job for you. From preparing and serving meals, to cleaning tables and equipment, you’ll be a true team player and share the highest standards in cleanliness, food safety and hygiene.

Requirements

The successful candidate will require an Enhanced DBS with Child Barred list check before starting in the job.

Who we’re looking for

People are at the heart of everything we do and achieve at Robertson. To fit right into the team you’ll be friendly, professional and care about the job you do; listen to customers and work with your colleagues to support them as a team; follow procedures that keep you and our customers safe, and help us maintain high standards; share our pride in making a real difference.

Working the Robertson Way

Joining us isn’t just about seeing things our way. It’s also about working the Robertson Way too, by bringing our 5 guiding principles to life. Here’s what that means…

We listen

Listening enables us to work positively and collaboratively, and gives customers, partners and colleagues the assurance that their voices are always heard.

We are professional

Our mix of prudence and diligence, care and attention to detail means that our customers have certainty and assurance in everything we do and trust us to deliver.

We take responsibility

Each of us is accountable for what we do. From the smallest detail to team safety and caring for our communities and the environment, we know that everything matters.

We are determined to succeed

Every challenge is an opportunity. We work collaboratively and focus on safety, productivity and quality to find solutions we can be proud of and that provide a positive, lasting benefit.

We are one team

We work as one - in our teams and partnerships, and with our customers. We respect each contribution, and everyone stands up to be counted. We are Team Robertson.

What’s in it for you

In addition to the hourly rate, we offer a wide range of rewards and benefits:

• 33 days annual leave
• Private pension
• Life assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Rewards platform for discounts with retailers, supermarkets, restaurants and more
• Annual flu vaccine
• Free Health & Wellbeing advice

When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we see things differently at Robertson. We’re a company with strong family values and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. That’s why we’re working to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can feel welcome, included, and where we can all be our authentic selves.

Apply now

If you’ve got what it takes to look at things differently, to find new perspectives, and to discover the extraordinary within the ordinary, we’d love to meet you.

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