Catering Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Free meals on duty

Discounts on Accent Engage platform

HIT apprenticeships

Team events and awards

Pension scheme and life insurance

Work life balance

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Accent Catering Services Ltd is offering a Catering Assistant position at our Peterborough site, starting September 2026. The role is 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 11:00am to 2:00pm, designed to support nutritious school meals and a positive dining experience for students.

We provide opportunities for career development within the food service sector, with benefits including free meals on duty, staff discounts, and a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• food preparation
• serving, cleaning and washing up
• assisting with inventory management
• maintaining high standards of presentation of food and replenishing counters keeping them looking attractive throughout the service time
• speaking to each customer in a friendly, helpful and professional manner
• undertaking all basic training and work effectively with colleagues as part of a team

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity at our school site in Peterborough, PE4 for a Catering Assistant to join the team at Accent.

Starting September 2026

The role is 15 hours per week, working Monday to Friday, from 11:00am to 2:00pm.

We play an important part in students learning and development, and we are looking for someone who shares our passion about

ensuring that our future generations are provided with nutritious and delicious food, while also inspiring them to lead a

Our company has a passion for food quality and people development, so this is a great place for you to progress a career in the

food industry. If you are looking for an employer who will invest in your career and development,

Benefits of working with Accent

• * Competitive salaries with yearly reviews
• * Free meals on duty
• * Multiple Discounts on our Accent Engageplatform - shops, restaurants, gifts, leisure and more!
• * HIT apprenticeships for all experience levels
• * Team events, awards and competitions throughout the year - we like to reward our staff for a job well done!
• * Shining stars awards
• * Pension scheme, life insurance and company sick pay
• * Work life balance
• * Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and financial support

What you will be doing:-

• * food preparation
• * serving, cleaning and washing up
• * assisting with inventory management
• * maintaining high standards of presentation of food and replenishing counters keeping them looking attractive throughout the service time
• * speaking to each customer in a friendly, helpful and professional manner
• * undertaking all basic training and work effectively with colleagues as part of a team

Who are Accent Catering?

Accent Catering Services Ltd are one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing innovative food service solutions to a variety of schools and businesses.

We are a talented team of professionals who create bespoke catering provisions tailored to each contract - no two are the same. As an independently owned company, you’ll never be just another number to us. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we take pride in recognising every individual’s contribution.

Accent Catering is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Please note that an enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this role.

Accent Catering has regularly been recognised in The Caterer’s prestigious awards as one of the best places to work in hospitality. Don’t miss your chance to become part of our award-winning team!

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