Catering Assistant

Chartwells Schools Dining Services; Shearbridge; On-site; GBP 17,000; Full time

Job summary

A corporate catering service in Shearbridge is seeking a Catering Assistant to help with food preparation, cooking, and cleaning at their onsite deli. The ideal candidate will be punctual, organized, and have excellent customer-facing skills. Responsibilities include assisting with food service, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting catering tasks. This is a permanent position with a salary of GBP£16,507.92 per annum, offering a flexible working schedule from Monday to Thursday with a possibility of covering Fridays.

Benefits

Pro‑rated holiday entitlement

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Must be friendly and have excellent customer facing skills.
• Must be punctual, focused, well-organised and reliable.
• Must be capable of manual work involving bending, lifting and carrying.

Responsibilities

• Support with catering-related tasks within the kitchen environment.
• Assist with the service of food and drinks.
• Ensure cleanliness of counters and serving areas.

Skills

Customer facing skills

Punctuality

Organizational skills

Manual work capability

Job description

Vanta Staffing High Wycombe are looking for a Catering Assistant to work for our lovely corporate client in Marlow.

This exciting opportunity would be ideal for an enthusiastic, hardworking and reliable individual with an interest in learning about all aspects of the kitchen including food preparation, cooking and cleaning at their onsite deli.

Job Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 10:00‑05:00 (26 hour week). Must be flexible to cover a Friday if needed (eg holiday cover) – paid at the same hourly rate.

Salary: GBP£16,507.92 per annum.

Holiday: Pro‑rated down from FTE of 21 days (plus BH) p.a., increasing by one day for each complete year of service up to a maximum overall entitlement of 25 days.

Responsibilities

• Support with catering-related tasks within the kitchen environment and surrounding areas.
• Assist with the service of food and drinks.
• Work in all areas of the onsite Deli/canteen including the front of house, plate/dish wash.
• Accept and put away food deliveries.
• Support with food prep when required and as directed.
• Set up the Deli front of house ensuring the coffee station is replenished with all requirements for the operation; replenish the display fridges and vending machines.
• Make coffees, teas and other beverages to customers order.
• Ensure that the counters and serving area are clean and ready during opening hours for each service with the correct utensils and condiments available.
• Ensure that the crockery, cutlery are clean and presented correctly.
• Provide an efficient, caring and friendly service to all customers.
• Be able to liaise with the kitchen staff to ensure a constant replenishment of food is on offer.
• Serve hot and cold food to customers in a professional way at all times.
• Operate the till, cash handling and cashing up at the end of the day when required.
• Cleaning the Deli/kitchen area and emptying refuse/waste.

Requirements

• Must be punctual, focused, well‑organised and reliable.
• Must be capable of manual work as the role will involve bending, lifting and carrying a variety of products.
• Must be friendly, and have excellent customer facing skills.
• Must be confident and well‑presented.