Catering Assistant

ST ELIZABETH'S CENTRE; Much Hadham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only

Free on-site parking

Fully funded DBS

Pension with employer contribution

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

St Elizabeth’s Centre is seeking a friendly Catering Assistant for term-time only, based in Much Hadham, Hertfordshire. You’ll help provide efficient, welcoming food service for residents, students, staff and visitors, assisting with food prep, service and keeping dining areas clean.

The role supports chefs and the catering team to ensure every service runs smoothly while maintaining high hygiene standards and accurate cash handling.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in catering, hospitality or food service is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to handle cash and process transactions accurately.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene and HACCP requirements.
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks.
• Ability to work well as part of a team whilst also using your own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Keeping food, drinks, confectionery and service areas fully stocked and well presented.
• Providing friendly and helpful customer service to residents, students, staff and visitors.
• Maintaining clean, welcoming dining and restaurant areas throughout service.
• Operating the till and processing payments accurately.
• Maintaining high levels of food hygiene, cleanliness and personal presentation.

Skills

Cash handling

Food safety

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Tools

Till / POS system

Job description

Catering Assistant – Term Time Only

Location: Much Hadham, Hertfordshire

Salary: £18,443 pro rata (£12.71 per hour)

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Term time only (39 weeks per year)

Make a difference through food and great service

At St Elizabeth’s Centre, our Catering Team plays an important role in the health, wellbeing and everyday lives of the people we support.

As a Catering Assistant, you’ll help ensure our meals and dining areas are welcoming, well presented and run smoothly. From preparing and serving food, to supporting residents and customers and keeping the restaurant clean, you’ll be part of a friendly team helping to create a positive experience at every mealtime.

If you’re friendly, reliable and enjoy working with people in a busy catering environment, we’d love to hear from you.

About St Elizabeth’s Centre

Set within the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, St Elizabeth’s is a specialist charity supporting children, young people and adults with complex medical and learning needs for over 120 years. We provide a specialist School, Sixth Form, College, Residential Children’s Homes, Supported Living and on-site nursing and therapy teams.

You’ll become part of a welcoming, supportive community where your work directly contributes to the lives of the people we support.

About the role

As a Catering Assistant at St Elizabeth’s, you’ll help provide an efficient, friendly and welcoming food service for our residents, students, staff and visitors.

You’ll support the catering team with food preparation and service, ensuring meals, snacks and drinks are well presented and available when needed. You’ll also help maintain clean and welcoming dining areas and provide friendly customer service throughout the day.

This is a varied hands‑on role where you’ll work closely with our Chefs and wider Catering Team to make sure every service runs smoothly.

What you’ll be doing

• Keeping food, drinks, confectionery and service areas fully stocked and well presented
• Providing friendly and helpful customer service to residents, students, staff and visitors
• Maintaining clean, welcoming dining and restaurant areas throughout service
• Operating the till and processing payments accurately
• Maintaining high levels of food hygiene, cleanliness and personal presentation

What we’re looking for

Previous experience in catering, hospitality or food service is desirable not essential

• Ability to handle cash and process transactions accurately
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene and HACCP requirements
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Ability to work well as part of a team whilst also using your own initiative

What we offer

• Term-time only role– enjoy work-life balance with school holidays off.
• Free on-site parking
• Fully funded DBS
• Contributory pension scheme with up to 6% employer contribution
• Blue Light Card eligibility

Safeguarding & Inclusion

St Elizabeth’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

We are proud to be an Investors in People and Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please do let us know.

Join St Elizabeth’s and help create a positive workplace where people can thrive.