Catering Assistant

Kellan Group; Shepperton; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 15,153; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time roles

School hours

Weekly pay

Ongoing temporary work

Opportunities for regular shifts

Flexible shifts

Build experience

Supportive agency team

Job summary

Berkeley Scott Recruitment is actively recruiting experienced Catering Assistants for the new school year starting in September. Working with Impact Food Group, we have Catering Assistant roles across schools in the Shepperton area.

If you are an experienced Catering Assistant seeking flexible work with weekly pay, we would love to hear from you. This agency supports you with ongoing temporary assignments and shifts that fit around childcare and school hours.

Qualifications

• Experience as Catering Assistant, preferably in schools.
• Food Safety and Allergen knowledge or willingness to obtain certifications.
• Enhanced DBS with child safeguarding or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and service of hot and cold foods.
• Support kitchen teams and chefs in busy service periods.
• Assist with food service to children and liaise with teachers and care workers.
• Operate tills and handle payments where required.
• Maintain high cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Follow food safety and allergen regulations at all times.
• Support staff to deliver efficient school meals service.

Skills

Catering experience

Education sector experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Food Safety Certification

Food Allergen Awareness

Enhanced DBS clearance

Tools

Till operation

Cash handling

Job description

Berkeley Scott Recruitment are actively recruiting experienced Catering Assistants for the new school year starting in September!

Working with our client, Impact Food Group, we have a variety of Catering Assistant roles available across schools in the Shepperton area.

If you are an experienced Catering Assistant looking for flexible work and weekly pay we would love to hear from you.

Benefits of Working as a Catering Assistant

• Term time roles
• School hours to work around your own childcare requirements
• Weekly pay
• Ongoing temporary Catering Assistant work
• Opportunities for regular shifts
• The flexibility to choose shifts that suit your availability
• The chance to build experience
• Friendly and supportive agency team available to support you throughout your assignments

As a Catering Assistant, your duties will include:

• Supporting Chef/Catering Manager and kitchen teams
• Assisting with the preparation and service of hot and cold food items
• Assisting with food service of children, liasing with teachers and care workers
• Operating tills and handling payments where required
• Clearing down and closing units at the end of shifts
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Following food safety and food allergen legislation at all times
• Ensuring food service areas remain clean, organised and well stocked
• Working closely with all school staff to deliver an efficient service

What We Are Looking For In Our Catering Assistants

• Previous experience working as a Catering Assistant - experience working in education would be advantageous
• Food Safety and Food Allergen qualifications, or willingness to complete them, is essential
• Possession of an Enhanced DBS with child barring or the willingness to obtain one is essential
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced catering environments
• A positive, reliable and professional approach to work
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Passion for delivering excellent service and supporting busy catering operations

If you are an experienced Catering Assistant, Kitchen Assistant, Food Service Assistant, we would love to hear from you.