Catering Assistant

Aramark Ltd; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Free parking

Employee discounts

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Generous holiday

Career development

Apprenticeship schemes

Job summary

Aramark Ltd in Macclesfield is recruiting a Catering Assistant to join the team at Macclesfield Academy. You'll assist with food preparation, serve students, and keep the unit clean to high standards.

You'll work 20 hours per week during term time (Mon-Fri 9:30am–2:30pm) with full training provided and enhanced DBS checks required. Benefits include free meals, parking, and access to our Employee Benefits Platform.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass enhanced DBS checks and full security vetting.
• Previous catering experience desirable but not essential; full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare simple food items such as sandwiches and grab-and-go options.
• Serve students and operate the till with friendly, professional service.
• Stock shelves and manage deliveries.
• General cleaning to maintain hygiene before, during, and after service.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Cash handling

Stock control

Cleaning

Job description

Aramark UK is currently recruiting a Catering Assistant to join our team at Macclesfield Academy. This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a friendly, supportive team in a rewarding school environment. You'll be responsible for assisting with food preparation, serving customers, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness across the unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing simple food items such as sandwiches, grab-and-go options, and basic hot meals as needed
• Serving students and operating the till, always providing friendly and professional customer service
• Stocking shelves and putting away deliveries
• General cleaning duties in both front and back of house to maintain hygiene and cleanliness before, during, and after service

Must be able to pass enhanced DBS checks and full security vetting Previous catering experience is desirable, but not essential - full training will be provided

Part-time hours: 20 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9:30am - 2:30pm) Term-time only - enjoy your evenings, weekends, and school holidays

Competitive equated hourly rate of £12.21

• Free meals while on shift and free on-site parking
• Access to our Employee Benefits Platform - offering hundreds of discounts, including savings on groceries, retail, leisure, and more
• A comprehensive benefits package, including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement (with the option to purchase more), and additional perks
• Excellent career development opportunities - we're passionate about promoting from within
• Ongoing training and support, including apprenticeship schemes to continue your professional development