Catering Assistant

Stirfood; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time hours

Learning & Development support

Career development

Job summary

Stir is seeking a Catering Assistant to be the face of our service, delivering friendly, high-quality meals to students and staff. You’ll work hands-on with meal preparation, serve at the till, and help keep the kitchen clean and organized.

The role offers Monday to Friday term-time hours, 16.25 hours per week, with no late nights, and a strong emphasis on safeguarding and training opportunities, including Health & Safety basics and DBS disclosure.

Qualifications

• Friendly, versatile personality
• Exceptional customer service skills are a must
• Basic understanding of Health and Safety practices
• Food Hygiene Level 2 is great but not essential, training provided

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent service to students and staff
• Serve food and operate tills with training provided
• Assist chefs with meal preparation
• Maintain a clean, organised kitchen environment
• Follow Food Hygiene and Health & Safety guidelines

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Thrives in fast-paced environment

Tools

Till operation

Job description

As Catering Assistant, your core task is to be the face of our service, delivering excellent customer service with a smile, while getting hands-on with the preparation of delicious, nutritious, and high-quality meals made with fresh, sustainable ingredients.

Role Responsibility

Service Excellence: Work as a dynamic part of the team to create a fantastic dining experience for all our students and staff—you’re key to lunchtime happiness!

Customer Champion: Serve food and operate thetills(don't worry, we provide full training!).

Culinary Support:Jump in and assist the chefs with meal preparation, playing a vital role in bringing our delicious menus to life.

Keep it Sparkling: Ensure a clean and organised kitchen environment at all times.

• Safety First:Adhering to all guidelines, including Food Hygiene and Health & Safety policies.

The Ideal Candidate

We need someone who shares our passion for serving up the highest standards of food and service:

A friendly, versatile personality with the energy to thrive in a fast-paced, busy environment.

Exceptional customer service skills are a must—you love interacting with people!

Previous catering or food service experience is a bonus!

A basic understanding of Health and Safety practices.

Food Hygiene Level 2 is great, but not essential—we believe in training, so we’ll provide it for the right enthusiastic candidate!

Package Description

At Stir, we give our teams the time, freedom, and tools they need to feel pride in their work every single day! You'll also benefit from a true commitment to work-life balance:

Monday to Friday working only—say goodbye to all weekend shifts!

16.25 hours working with no late nights.

38 working weeks per year, structured around the term-time calendar (maximising time with family and friends!).

£12.71 per hour

Join a fast-growing, ambitious company dedicated to supporting your long-term career development.

Access to our dedicated Learning & Development team for apprenticeships and advanced training courses available to all staff.

Crucial Note: We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. This role requires a mandatory enhanced DBS disclosure. Due to high demand for this key position, the role may be filled before the official closing date.

About the Company

We’re a specialised school catering company with a deep passion for high-quality food, dedicated to fostering a community spirit and driving a mission to instil pride back into school kitchens across the UK.

Our success is powered by an exceptional and highly valued team. We boast a diverse range of experts, skills, and abilities, all united by our common goal of creating a significant impact and stirring innovation within education catering.

We are committed to maintaining uncompromisingly high standards—both in the culinary excellence of the food we serve and in the professional management and safety of our kitchen environments. This commitment is supported by our dedicated team and reinforced through regular support and targeted training, ensuring our on-site teams possess the precise skills needed to deliver the performance we expect.

We actively seek individuals with creative initiative and growth ambition. We offer exciting opportunities designed to attract strategic thinkers and bold movers ready to advance their careers with us. If this vision resonantes with you, we encourage you to connect with our team.