Catering Assistant

Aspens Services; Pudsey; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering company in the UK seeks a Catering Assistant to support food preparation and deliver excellent customer service. This role includes providing friendly service to students and staff while maintaining a safe kitchen environment. Ideal candidates are team players with experience in catering or fast-paced environments. The position offers a great work-life balance, working Monday to Friday during term time with a pay rate of £12.21 per hour. Join us for a rewarding career with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Great Work-Life Balance

Career Growth and Development

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous catering or fast-paced service experience is desirable.
• A basic knowledge of health and safety practices is required.
• Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification is a plus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen staff with food preparation.
• Provide excellent customer service at the till.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Food Hygiene Knowledge

Health and Safety Practices

Job description

About us

Aspens Services is a market-leading contract caterer specialising in school food. We don't just serve meals—we create fantastic food experiences that fuel young minds! By blending deep knowledge of the education sector with the latest food trends, we encourage creativity and excitement in every kitchen.

Our commitment to quality care for both clients and children has fueled rapid growth, and we are looking for passionate people like you to join our journey.

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.

• 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.

About you

We're looking for someone who shares our passion for delivering exceptional food and service to our schools.

• You're a team player and thrive as part of a busy team.
• You have previous catering or fast‑paced service experience.
• You have a basic knowledge of health and safety practices.
• The Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification is great, but not essential as we can provide the training.

Why Join the Aspens Family?

• Great Work‑Life Balance: You'll work Monday to Friday during school term time – that means no late nights, no weekends and no working at Christmas!
• 16.5 hours per week
• 38 weeks per year – what will you do with all that time off?
• £12.21 per hour
• Career Growth and Development: Join a fast‑growing, ambitious company. We have 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.

Ready to start a rewarding career with amazing hours? Apply today!

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