Catering Assistant

Blue Arrow; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a friendly and reliable Catering Assistant for a school kitchen in Tunbridge Wells. This role involves assisting with meal preparation and serving, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring food safety. Ideal candidates should be positive team players, with an understanding of food hygiene practices. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and term-time work, providing a great work-life balance. An enhanced DBS check is required or candidates must be willing to obtain one.

Benefits

Supportive school environment

Term-time working

Training and development opportunities

Competitive hourly rate

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or hospitality is desirable but not essential.
• Enhanced DBS check required or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and serving of hot and cold meals.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas.
• Safely operate kitchen equipment.
• Support the chef and catering team.
• Ensure food safety standards are met.

Skills

Team player

Positive attitude

Understanding of food hygiene

Ability to work in a busy environment

Job description

Catering Assistant - School in Tunbridge Wells

Term‑Time Role | DBS Required

We are looking for a friendly and reliable Catering Assistant to join a busy school kitchen in Tunbridge Wells. If you enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment and want a role that makes a positive difference to students every day, this could be the perfect opportunity.

✨ About the Role

As a Catering Assistant, you will support the preparation and serving of meals, maintain high standards of cleanliness, and contribute to a welcoming atmosphere in the dining area.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and serving of hot and cold meals
• Maintaining excellent hygiene and cleanliness across the kitchen and dining areas
• Safely operating kitchen equipment
• Supporting the chef and wider catering team
• Ensuring food safety standards are met at all times

👤 About You

• Positive, reliable, and enthusiastic team player
• Experience in catering or hospitality is desirable but not essential
• Strong understanding of food hygiene practices
• Ability to work in a busy environment
• Enhanced DBS check required (or willingness to obtain one)

💷 What We Offer

• Supportive and friendly school environment
• Term‑time working for a great work‑life balance
• Training and development opportunities
• Competitive hourly rate

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