Catering Assistant

Interaction Recruitment; Royston; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment is recruiting a School Catering Assistant for Royston to support a busy school kitchen. The role offers part-time, daytime hours aligned with school schedules (10:30am–3:00pm, Monday to Friday).

Ideal candidates may have catering or kitchen experience, a reliable work ethic, and good teamwork and communication skills. A valid DBS is required for work in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Previous catering, kitchen or food service experience would be advantageous.
• A reliable and hardworking approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable working within a busy school environment.
• You must hold a valid DBS due to working within a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and serving of meals
• Supporting the kitchen team during busy lunch periods
• Serving pupils and staff in a friendly and professional manner
• Clearing tables and maintaining dining areas
• Washing up and general kitchen duties
• Keeping kitchen and food preparation areas clean and tidy
• Following food hygiene and health & safety procedures
• Assisting with general catering duties as required

Skills

Catering experience

Reliability

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

School Catering Assistant (Royston)

Location: Royston, SG8
Hours: 10:30am – 3:00pm
Monday to Friday – School Hours

Interaction Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Catering Assistant to support our client within a busy school environment in Royston.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for part-time, daytime hours within a friendly catering team.

The Role

As a School Catering Assistant, your duties may include:

• Assisting with the preparation and serving of meals

• Supporting the kitchen team during busy lunch periods

• Serving pupils and staff in a friendly and professional manner

• Clearing tables and maintaining dining areas

• Washing up and general kitchen duties

• Keeping kitchen and food preparation areas clean and tidy

• Following food hygiene and health & safety procedures

• Assisting with general catering duties as required

What We’re Looking For

• Previous catering, kitchen or food service experience would be advantageous

• A reliable and hardworking approach

• Good communication and teamwork skills

• Comfortable working within a busy school environment

• You must hold a valid DBS due to working within a school setting

The working hours are 10:30am until 3:00pm, making this an ideal opportunity for someone looking for work around school hours.

This is an ad hoc position, with shifts offered based on our clients’ requirements. We are looking to build a pool of reliable Catering Assistants who are available to cover occasional & short-notice shifts across local school / catering environments. Hours and availability may vary from week to week, so this role would suit someone looking for flexible, additional work rather than guaranteed weekly hours.