Catering Assistant

Berkeley Scott Limited; Romford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term time opportunities

School hours to support work-life bal.

Weekly pay

Ongoing temporary work with regular Sh

Flexible shifts

Experience across different school K

Job summary

Berkeley Scott is recruiting experienced Catering Assistants and Kitchen Assistants for school catering roles across Romford. These temporary positions suit candidates seeking weekday work during school hours, with weekly pay and term-time schedules supporting a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits include term-time opportunities, school hours, weekly pay, ongoing temporary work with regular shifts, flexible shifts, and a supportive agency team throughout assignments.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Catering Assistant, Kitchen Assistant or Food Service Assistant.
• School catering experience is advantageous.
• Food Safety qualifications or willingness to complete training.
• An Enhanced DBS check covering the child workforce, including relevant barred list check where required, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Chef, Catering Manager and wider kitchen team.
• Assisting with the preparation and service of hot and cold meals.
• Serving food to pupils and staff while maintaining excellent customer service.
• Liaising with teachers and school staff to ensure a smooth meal service.
• Operating tills and handling payments where required.
• Cleaning and clearing down kitchen and dining areas after service.
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen safety.
• Following food safety procedures and allergen guidelines at all times.
• Keeping food service areas clean, organised and well stocked.

Skills

Catering experience

Food safety & hygiene

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

Berkeley Scott is recruiting experienced Catering Assistants and Kitchen Assistants for school catering roles across Romford. These temporary positions suit candidates seeking weekday work during school hours, with weekly pay and term-time schedules supporting a healthy work-life balance. Duties include food preparation, serving meals, maintaining kitchen hygiene and assisting within a busy school kitchen team. Flexible shifts are available to match availability, and ongoing temporary work offers regular assignments across different education settings. Applicants should have prior catering experience, a good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards, and the ability to work well alongside colleagues. A competitive salary is offered for this temporary contract.

Catering Assistant Berkeley Scott Recruitment is actively recruiting experienced Catering Assistants and Kitchen Assistants for a variety of school catering roles across Romford. Working with a range of education clients, we offer flexible temporary opportunities ideal for candidates looking for weekday work, school hours and weekly pay. If you have catering experience and enjoy working as part of a busy kitchen team, we would love to hear from you!

Benefits of Working as a Catering Assistant

• Term time opportunities.


• School hours to help support a healthy work-life balance.


• Weekly pay.


• Ongoing temporary work with opportunities for regular shifts.


• Flexible shifts to suit your availability.


• Opportunities to gain experience across different school kitchens.


• A friendly and supportive agency team to assist you throughout your assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the Chef, Catering Manager and wider kitchen team.


• Assisting with the preparation and service of hot and cold meals.


• Serving food to pupils and staff while maintaining excellent customer service.


• Liaising with teachers and school staff to ensure a smooth meal service.


• Operating tills and handling payments where required.


• Cleaning and clearing down kitchen and dining areas after service.


• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen safety.


• Following food safety procedures and allergen guidelines at all times.


• Keeping food service areas clean, organised and well stocked.

What We''re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Catering Assistant, Kitchen Assistant or Food Service Assistant.


• School catering experience is advantageous.


• Food Safety and Food Allergen qualifications, or willingness to complete the required training.


• An Enhanced DBS check covering the child workforce, including the relevant barred list check where required, or willingness to obtain one.


• Strong communication and organisational skills.


• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced catering environment.


• A reliable, positive and professional attitude.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• A passion for delivering excellent service and supporting busy school catering operations.

If you''re an experienced Catering Assistant, Kitchen Assistant or Food Service Assistant looking for flexible school catering work in Bromley.

Pay rates are dependent on experience, the client and the role undertaken.

Kellan Group (including all of our brands, Berkeley Scott, RK and Quantica) are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability.