Catering Assistant

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Berkeley Scott in Leicester is recruiting for Catering Assistants to join school catering teams. Temporary contracts offer consistent school hours with weekly pay (£12.71–£14.00 per hour) and holiday accrual, with immediate starts for suitable candidates.

Typical duties include food preparation, serving meals, washing up and maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and supporting service periods to ensure pupils receive quality food promptly. DBS and references are requested where available.

Qualifications

• Previous Catering Assistant experience is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS required.
• 2 references required.
• Food Safety Level 2 Certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Food Allergen Certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Good reliability and timekeeping.
• Positive attitude and strong teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation and serving.
• Preparing meals and food items.
• Washing up and cleaning.
• Keeping the kitchen and equipment hygienic.
• Supporting meal service.
• Following food safety and hygiene procedures.
• Working as part of a friendly catering team.

Skills

Food safety awareness

Reliability

Timekeeping

Teamwork

Education

Food Safety Level 2 Certificate

Food Allergen Certificate

Tools

Enhanced DBS

Job description

CATERING ASSISTANTS – LEICESTER!

Joining Berkeley Scott in Leicester, this Catering Assistant position offers consistent school-based hours within the local area. The temporary contract provides weekly pay between £12.71 and £14.00 per hour, plus holiday accrual, with immediate starts for suitable candidates. Daily duties involve preparing and serving meals, washing utensils, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. You will support the wider catering team during service periods, ensuring pupils receive quality food promptly. This role suits someone reliable, comfortable with manual tasks, and able to follow food safety guidance. Prior experience is useful but not essential, as full instruction is given. Regular work patterns align with school terms, making it ideal for those seeking steady daytime employment. Berkeley Scott provides ongoing support throughout your placement.

Leicester | School Catering £12.71–£14.00 per hour Weekly Pay Immediate Start – Work Available NOW!

WHY APPLY

• £12.71–£14.00 per hour
• Weekly pay
• Immediate starts available
• Regular school-based work
• Ongoing opportunities
• Full support from the Berkeley Scott team

THE ROLE

• Food preparation and serving
• Preparing meals and food items
• Washing up and cleaning
• Keeping the kitchen and equipment hygienic
• Supporting meal service
• Following food safety and hygiene procedures
• Working as part of a friendly catering team

WHAT YOU NEED

• Previous Catering Assistant or catering experience is desirable
• Enhanced DBS required
• 2 references
• Food Safety Level 2 Certificate or willingness to obtain
• Food Allergen Certificate or willingness to obtain
• Good reliability and timekeeping
• Positive attitude and strong teamwork skills

NO DBS NO PROBLEM! We can help arrange an Enhanced DBS for you, meaning you don’t need to already have one to apply.

Already have one. Even better – there is work available straight away!

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