Catering Assistant

Impact Food Group; Park Gate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Holidays off (school breaks)

Free qualifications

Staff discount

Monthly incentives

Close to home

Job summary

Impact Food Group is seeking friendly catering assistants to join our school dining team. You will help prepare snacks, serve customers at the counter, and keep kitchen and dining areas clean and safe.

Daytime hours with weekends and evenings free, a free meal on shift, and access to qualifications and career development opportunities. Join a growing team delivering nutritious school meals across the country.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Background in catering or retail is preferred but not required.
• Ability to assist in food preparation and serving at the counter.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the catering team to provide a friendly, efficient, and hygienic service.
• Assist in preparing food and snacks for the site.
• Serve customers at the counter and operate the till.
• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean, tidy, and safe at all times.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Food service

Job description

• Work as part of the catering team to provide a friendly, efficient, and hygienic service.
• Assist in preparing food and snacks for the site.
• Serve customers at the counter and operate the till.
• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean, tidy, and safe at all times.

We welcome applicants with excellent customer service skills, ideally from catering or retail backgrounds. But don't worry if that's not you-we're not just in the business of making school food; we're here to make good food that our clients and customers love!

Impact Food Group (IFG) is one of England's fastest-growing school food providers, serving around one million students every day across more than 1,500 schools. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing and enjoyment. Our brands include Innovate, Cucina, Chapter One (Independent Schools), Hutchison, and Dolce, reflecting our breadth of experience and reach across the school catering sector. We're looking for people who are passionate about great service, fantastic food, and making a positive impact.

• Work close to home with daytime hours-weekends and evenings free.
• Enjoy all school holidays off for fantastic work-life balance.
• Receive a free meal on shift.
• Access a wide range of free qualifications and career development opportunities.
• Benefit from a staff discount scheme at over 850 retailers.
• Take part in monthly incentives for top-performing teams, including shopping vouchers.