Catering Assistant

The Berkeley Scott Group; Preston; Sur place; GBP 12 000 - 17 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Term time work

Flexible hours

Weekly pay

Ongoing temp work

Regular shifts

Shift flexibility

Career growth

Friendly agency support

Résumé du poste

Berkeley Scott Recruitment is actively recruiting experienced Catering Assistants in Preston to support Education, Healthcare and business & industry units.

We offer term-time and non-term-time roles with school hours to fit childcare, weekly pay and ongoing temporary catering work across schools in the Preston area. You will support kitchen teams, assist with food service, and maintain high hygiene standards while following food safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Food Safety and Food Allergen qualifications are essential
• Enhanced DBS with child barring or willingness to obtain is essential
• Strong communication and organisational skills required
• Ability to work in fast-paced catering environments
• Positive, reliable and professional approach to work

Responsabilités

• Support Chef/Catering Manager and kitchen teams
• Assist with preparation and service of hot and cold food items
• Assist with food service for children, liaising with teachers and care workers
• Operate tills and handle payments where required
• Clear down and close units at end of shifts
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards
• Follow food safety and allergen legislation at all times
• Keep service areas clean, stocked and well organised
• Work closely with school staff to deliver efficient service

Connaissances

Communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Independent worker

Customer service

Formation

Food Safety Qualification

Allergen awareness training

Outils

POS systems

Description du poste

Berkeley Scott Recruitment are actively recruiting experienced Catering Assistants in Preston for Education, Healthcare and business and industry units

Working with a variety of eduction, Healthcare and business and industry, we have a variety of Catering Assistant roles available across schools in the Preston area.

If you are an experienced Catering Assistant looking for flexible work and weekly pay we would love to hear from you.

Benefits of Working as a Catering Assistant

• Term time and Non term time roles
• School hours to work around your own childcare requirements
• Long hours
• Weekly pay
• Ongoing temporary Catering Assistant work
• Opportunities for regular shifts
• The flexibility to choose shifts that suit your availability
• The chance to build experience
• Friendly and supportive agency team available to support you throughout your assignments

As a Catering Assistant, your duties will include:

• Supporting Chef/Catering Manager and kitchen teams
• Assisting with the preparation and service of hot and cold food items
• Assisting with food service of children, liasing with teachers and care workers
• Operating tills and handling payments where required
• Clearing down and closing units at the end of shifts
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Following food safety and food allergen legislation at all times
• Ensuring food service areas remain clean, organised and well stocked
• Working closely with all school staff to deliver an efficient service

What We Are Looking For In Our Catering Assistants

• Previous experience working as a Catering Assistant – experience working in education would be advantageous
• Food Safety and Food Allergen qualifications, or willingness to complete them, is essential
• Possession of an Enhanced DBS with child barring or the willingness to obtain one is essential
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced catering environments
• A positive, reliable and professional approach to work
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Passion for delivering excellent service and supporting busy catering operations

Pay rates are dependent on experience and/or client and role booked.