Catering Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading catering services provider in Quorn is hiring a Catering Assistant to support food preparation and deliver excellent service during lunchtime. Responsibilities include customer interaction, basic food prep, and maintaining health and safety standards. The ideal candidate is a team player with catering experience and knowledge of health practices. Enjoy weekdays only, no late nights or weekends, and benefit from ongoing training and career growth opportunities. Work 15 hours per week during school term time at £12.21 per hour.

Benefits

Dedicated Learning & Development team

Apprenticeship and training courses

No late nights or weekends

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a catering or fast-paced service role.
• Ability to maintain health and safety standards.
• Willingness to undergo training if needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in basic food preparation.
• Provide friendly and polite customer service.
• Maintain a safe and clean kitchen environment.

Skills

Customer service skills

Team player

Basic knowledge of health and safety

Experience in catering or fast-paced service

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification

Job description

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. You'll be making a real difference through responsibilities that include:

• Customer Interaction: Working on the tills during service (don't worry, full training is 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.

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

If you have these skills and qualities, we want to hear from you:

• 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!

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.

You'll work Monday to Friday during school term time — that means no late nights, no weekends, and no working at Christmas!

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