Catering Assistant

Elior Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Flexible working

School calendar holidays

Volunteer days

Career development

Wellbeing support

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Taylor Shaw at Tameside College, part of Elior Group, is hiring a School Kitchen Assistant to nourish students and staff with fresh, nutritious meals during term time.

You will work Monday to Friday, 27 hours per week, with DBS required and training provided. We offer free meals, flexible hours within school terms, and pension and life assurance benefits.

Qualifications

• Friendly personality to create a welcoming environment.
• Ability to work well in a school catering team.
• Reliable and organised in a fast-paced setting.
• Willingness to learn and develop within the team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing meals for students and staff.
• Support catering team to maintain smooth service.
• Uphold a clean, safe, and welcoming kitchen and dining area.

Skills

Positive outlook

Collaborative

Dependable

Willingness to learn

Job description

Taylor Shaw - Great Food, Bright Futures

At Tameside College, part of Taylor Shaw, we believe healthy food fuels young minds, and we're passionate about serving delicious, nutritious meals in schools and colleges across the UK. Every meal is fresh, sustainable, and packed with goodness - because we know young people deserve the best.

Elior 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, and two suitable references.

How you'll make an impact:

• Play a key role in preparing delicious meals, nourishing our students and staff
• Jump into action, supporting the catering team to keep service seamless and efficient
• Champion a clean, safe and welcoming work environment

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday | School Hours | 27 Hours Per Week | Term Time Only

Salary: £12.71 Per Hour | £14,962.21 Per Annum

Job ID: 6969

The ingredients you'll bring:

• A positive outlook helping to create a welcoming environment
• A collaborative approach
• Dependability and good organisation within a fast-paced setting
• An eagerness to learn, develop, and support your wider team

Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks!

• 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.

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.