Catering Assistant

Elior Uk; Lyminge; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free tasty meals

Flexible working

Time off aligned to school calendar

Leave for life's important moments

Volunteer days

Room to grow

Wellbeing support

Pension schemes and life assurance

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Elior UK is seeking a Catering Assistant in Lyminge to join our term-time team at independent school settings. Working pattern Mon-Fri 9:30-14:30, 40.6 weeks per year, you will help serve meals, maintain cleanliness, and deliver friendly service.

You will follow COSHH and Food Safety rules; catering and barista experience are desirable but not essential; DBS check required. Free meals and flexible working are part of the perks.

Qualifications

• Customer service oriented and friendly.
• Team player with front-line focus.
• Catering or barista experience desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the kitchen and service area are clean, well-presented, and well-stocked.
• Keep up to date with menus and what food is on offer.
• Offer a warm and friendly service.
• Ensure COSHH, Food Safety, and Health & Safety are followed.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Front-line focus

Barista experience desirable

Job description

We're a specialist catering company dedicated to providing delicious, healthy and exciting food for Independent Schools. We know the crucial role that food can play on a pupil's ability to learn, develop and ultimately flourish. Food isn't simply fuel, it's critical to creating happy, healthy and inquisitive young minds.

Lexington is committed to safeguarding children and colleagues. Candidates that are shortlisted for this role, will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including Children's Barred List.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 09:30 am - 2:30 pm, term time only 40.6 weeks

Salary: £12,900.65

Job ID: 7792

What you'll be serving up...

As a Catering Assistant, you will have plenty of responsibilities and opportunities to grow in your role, becoming a critical member of our team.

• Ensure the kitchen and service area are always clean, well-presented, and well-stocked
• Keep up to date with menus and what food is on offer
• Offer a warm and friendly service
• Ensure COSHH, Food Safety, and Health & Safety are followed

The ingredients you'll bring...

• Focused on the front line
• Genuine interest in customer service excellence
• Team player
• Catering and Barista experience desirable but not essential

Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks!

At Elior, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows. That's why we make sure our team feels appreciated, supported, and set up for success! Here's what's waiting for you:

• Free, tasty meals - Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work!
• Flexible working - including part time roles, because life doesn't run on a 9-5 schedule.
• Plenty of Time to Unwind - Flexibility around family life with holidays that match the school calendar.
• Leave for life's important moments - whether family, personal or unexpected.
• Give back time - paid volunteering days for the causes you care about.
• Room to grow - career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career.
• Wellbeing first - mental health support and wellbeing perks.
• Financial security - pension schemes and life assurance.
• Exclusive discounts - save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel!

Why You'll Love Working Here

We're a people-first business with over 10,000 colleagues across the UK, serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces. Our mission? To enrich lives everywhere, every day.

And here's the best part - 87% of our team say they're proud to work here! Why? Because we create a place where you're listened to, trusted, supported, and valued.

Not sure you match every single requirement?

Research shows that many people - especially women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - hold back unless they meet 100% of the criteria. But we hire for potential, not just experience.

We Celebrate You!

At Elior, diversity and inclusion aren't just policies, they're who we are. We know that different perspectives make us stronger, and we're dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed. Need any support or adjustments during the application process? Just let us know - we're happy to help!