Catering Assistant

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Weekly pay

Ongoing work available

Supportive agency team

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking experienced Catering Assistants in Leeds to support chefs and catering managers across schools and events. This role offers flexible shifts including daytime and evening work, with weekly pay.

Ideal candidates will have prior food service experience and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include food preparation, servicing, and maintaining hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Catering Assistant, Kitchen Assistant or Food Service Assistant is essential.
• Food safety and Allergen qualifications, or willingness to obtain.
• Reliability and a flexible approach to work are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support chefs, catering managers and kitchen teams.
• Prepare and serve hot and cold food.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety.
• Assist with events, functions and hospitality services.

Skills

Catering experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

As a Catering Assistant in Leeds, you will support chefs and catering managers across schools, care homes, events, and contract sites. This temporary role offers flexible shifts, including daytime, evening, and term-time patterns, with weekly pay and regular ongoing assignments. Your duties involve food preparation, serving, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Previous experience in catering or food service is essential. The agency team provides ongoing support to match work with your availability. This position suits those seeking adaptable hours across Leeds and surrounding areas. The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Catering Assistants — Leeds Berkeley Scott Recruitment are actively recruiting experienced Catering Assistants across Leeds and the surrounding areas! We work with a variety of clients across schools, care homes, events and contract catering sites, offering flexible and ongoing opportunities to suit your availability. If you are an experienced Catering Assistant, Kitchen Assistant or Food Service Assistant looking for flexible work and weekly pay.

Benefits of Working as a Catering Assistant

• Flexible shifts to suit your availability
• Weekly pay
• Ongoing and regular work available
• Daytime, evening and term-time opportunities
• Friendly and supportive agency team

As a Catering Assistant, Your Duties May Include

• Supporting Chefs, Catering Managers and kitchen teams
• Preparing and serving hot and cold food
• Serving pupils, residents, customers and guests
• Assisting with events, functions and hospitality services
• Setting up and clearing down catering areas
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience as a Catering Assistant, Kitchen Assistant or Food Service Assistant
• Experience within schools, care homes, events or contract catering is advantageous
• Food Safety and Allergen qualifications, or willingness to complete Enhanced DBS with child barring, or willingness to obtain, for school-based roles
• Strong communication, customer service and organisational skills
• A reliable, professional and flexible approach to work

If you are an experienced Catering Assistant looking for flexible work across Leeds, please note pay rate depends on experience/ or client. andnbsp;

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