Catering Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Ringwood; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

An ambitious catering company is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant to enhance food service in schools. This role offers a unique opportunity to work during school hours, providing a balanced lifestyle with no late nights or holiday shifts. You'll be part of a passionate team delivering exceptional food experiences, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and contributing to a positive dining environment for students and staff. Join a fast-growing company that values your growth and offers training opportunities to develop your skills further.

Benefits

No late nights

20 hours per week

38 weeks per year

Career progression opportunities

Training and development support

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering exceptional food and service.
• Experience in a fast-paced catering environment.

Responsibilities

• Support food preparation and deliver excellent service.
• Work on tills and ensure health & safety compliance.

Skills

Catering experience

Teamwork

Customer service

Food Hygiene Level 2

Health and safety knowledge

Job description

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Aspens Services Ltd is a market-leading contract catering company specialising in school food. By combining our understanding of the education sector and current food trends, we encourage creativity and excitement in our kitchens, enabling our teams to deliver fantastic food experiences for children.

We provide excellent care and services to both clients and children, which has contributed to our successful growth. To support this rapid expansion, we are now looking for a Catering Assistant to join our team.

The role:

As a Catering Assistant, you will support the team with basic food preparation and deliver excellent service to students and staff.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Working on the tills during service (full training provided)
• Cleaning duties within the kitchen
• Ensuring health & safety compliance
• Providing friendly and polite customer service

About you:

We seek someone passionate about delivering exceptional food and service to our schools, with the following skills and experience:

• Previous catering experience
• Experience working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Food Hygiene Level 2 (preferred, but training will be provided if not)
• Basic knowledge of health and safety practices

Benefits:

Firstly, fantastic hours. You'll work Monday to Friday during school term time, meaning more time with friends and family, and no work at Christmas!

• 20 hours per week, with no late nights
• 38 weeks per year, aligned with school terms—what will you do with all that time off?
• Highly competitive hourly pay

Additional benefits:

• Work for a fast-growing, ambitious company with no ceiling on career progression
• A dedicated Learning & Development team to support your skill development, including apprenticeships and training courses available for everyone