Catering Assistant

Aspens Services Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A dynamic catering service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Catering Assistant to support kitchen operations. Responsibilities include serving customers, assisting with food preparation, and maintaining a clean and safe kitchen. Ideal candidates should be team players with some experience in catering or fast-paced service, and basic knowledge of health and safety. This position offers 25 hours per week at £13 per hour with opportunities for career growth and development.

Benefits

No late nights

No weekends

No working at Christmas

Career growth opportunities

Dedicated Learning & Development team

Qualifications

• Must thrive as part of a busy team.
• Previous catering or fast-paced service experience appreciated.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety practices expected.

Responsibilities

• Work on the tills during service with full training provided.
• Provide friendly, polite customer service to students and staff.
• Assist the team with basic food preparation.
• Ensure a safe, clean kitchen environment and meet health and safety compliance.

Skills

Team player

Customer service

Basic food preparation

Health and safety knowledge

Food hygiene awareness

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification

Job description

About the role

As a Catering Assistant, you will be a vital part of the team, supporting our kitchen in basic food preparation and delivering excellent service that makes the lunchtime rush run smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Customer Interaction: Working on the tills during service (full training provided).
• Front‑Line Service: Providing friendly, polite customer service to all students and staff.
• Essential Support: Assisting the team with basic food preparation.
• Maintaining Standards: Ensuring a safe, clean kitchen environment and meeting Health and Safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Team player, thrive as part of a busy team.
• Previous catering or fast‑paced service experience.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety practices.
• Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification is great, but not essential as we can provide the training.

Benefits

25 hours per week, 38 weeks per year – no late nights, no weekends and no working at Christmas.

£13 per hour.

Career growth and development: Join a fast‑growing, ambitious company with no ceiling in terms of where you can take your career in catering. Benefit from a dedicated Learning & Development team offering apprenticeship and training courses to help you constantly develop your skills.

All staff must share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. The company will seek an enhanced DBS disclosure.