Catering Assistant

Accent Catering Services Ltd; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Accent Catering Services Ltd is seeking a Catering Assistant for our Maidenhead school site. This 25-hour-per-week, term-time role runs Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 2:30pm, at £12.71 per hour. The position supports a friendly, professional catering team delivering nutritious meals to pupils.

You will perform general kitchen duties, food preparation, serving and cleaning, handle deliveries, manage inventory, and ensure high standards of food presentation while providing welcoming customer service.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and clear understanding of English.
• Experience in a similar role is advantageous; training provided.
• Willingness to work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• General kitchen duties.
• Putting away deliveries.
• Food preparation.
• Serving, cleaning and washing up.
• Assisting with inventory management.
• Maintaining high standards of presentation of food and replenishing counters.
• Speaking to each customer in a friendly, helpful and professional manner.
• Undertaking all basic training and working effectively with colleagues as part of a team.

Skills

Communication skills

English language

Job description

This is a customer facing position so in addition to the above you will also need good communication skills and be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the English language.

Experience in a similar role would be an advantage but full training will be provided for the successful candidate.

The ideal candidate will also have the flexibility to work overtime as required.

Accent Catering Services Ltd are one of the UK's leading contract caterers, providing innovative food service solutions to a variety of schools and businesses.

We are a talented team of professionals who create bespoke catering provisions tailored to each contract - no two are the same. As an independently owned company, you'll never be just another number to us. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we take pride in recognising every individual's contribution.

Accent Catering is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Please note that an enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this role.

Accent Catering has regularly been recognised as one of the best places to work in hospitality. Don't miss your chance to become part of our award-winning team!

Are you looking for a school catering role that gives you a great work-life balance?

CATERING ASSISTANT | MAIDENHEAD, SL6 | £12.71 per hour

We have an exciting opportunity at our school site in Maidenhead, for a Catering Assistant to join the team at Accent. The role is 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:30am - 2:30pm, term-time only

People are at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for a motivated Catering Assistant to help us create an outstanding food offer at our secondary school site in Maidenhead.

This is an opportunity to make a real impact through food. We play an important role in students' learning and wellbeing by providing nutritious, delicious meals that encourage healthier lifestyles and positive food experiences every day.

Our company has a passion for food quality and people development, so this is a great place for you to progress your career in the food industry while still maintaining a genuine work-life balance.

Benefits of working with Accent as a Catering Assistant

• Competitive salaries with yearly reviews
• Free meals on duty
• Free parking on site
• Career development opportunities
• Multiple Discounts on our Accent Engage platform - shops, restaurants, gifts, leisure and more
• HIT apprenticeships for all experience levels
• Team events, awards and competitions throughout the year - we like to reward our staff for a job well done!
• Pension scheme, life insurance and company sick pay
• Work-life balance
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and financial support

What you will be doing

• General kitchen duties
• Putting away deliveries
• Food preparation
• Serving, cleaning and washing up
• Assisting with inventory management
• Maintaining high standards of presentation of food and replenishing counters
• Speaking to each customer in a friendly, helpful and professional manner
• Undertaking all basic training and working effectively with colleagues as part of a team