Catering Assistant

Aspens Services Ltd; Stanley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering company in the UK seeks a Catering Assistant to support kitchen operations and deliver high-quality service. The role includes interacting with customers during service and assisting with food preparation while ensuring health and safety standards are met. Ideal candidates are team players with experience in catering or fast-paced environments. The position offers 20 hours per week with competitive pay of £12.21 per hour and supports professional growth through training opportunities.

Benefits

Learning & Development opportunities

No late nights or weekends

Career growth potential

Qualifications

• Team player thriving in a busy environment.
• Previous experience in catering or fast-paced service.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform customer interaction working on tills.
• Provide friendly, polite customer service.
• Assist with basic food preparation.
• Maintain a safe and clean kitchen environment.

Skills

Customer Interaction

Friendly Service

Team Player

Health and Safety Knowledge

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification

Job description

As a Catering Assistant, you will be a vital part of the team, supporting our kitchen in basic food preparation and delivering excellent service that makes the lunchtime rush run smoothly. You'll be making a real difference through responsibilities that include:

Responsibilities

• Customer Interaction: Working on the tills during service (full training provided).
• Front‑Line Service: Providing friendly, polite customer service to all students and staff.
• Essential Support: Assisting the team with basic food preparation.
• Maintaining Standards: Ensuring a safe, clean kitchen environment and meeting Health and Safety compliance.

We're looking for someone who shares our passion for delivering exceptional food and service to our schools.

Qualifications

• You’re a team player and thrive as part of a busy team.
• You have previous catering or fast‑paced service experience.
• You have a basic knowledge of health and safety practices.
• The Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification is great, but not essential as we can provide the training.

Aspens Services is a market‑leading contract caterer specialising in school food. We don’t just serve meals—we create fantastic food experiences that fuel young minds! By blending deep knowledge of the education sector with the latest food trends, we encourage creativity and excitement in every kitchen.

Our commitment to quality care for both clients and children has fueled rapid growth, and we are looking for passionate people like you to join our journey.

Working Hours

• 20 hours per week.
• 38 weeks per year (no late nights, weekends, or Christmas working).
• Monday to Friday during school term time.

Salary

• £12.21 per hour.

Career Growth and Development

• Join a fast‑growing, ambitious company with no ceiling in terms of where you can take your career in catering.
• Benefit from a dedicated Learning & Development team offering apprenticeship and training courses to help you constantly develop your skills.

Ready to start a rewarding career with amazing hours? Apply today! All staff must share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. The company will seek an enhanced DBS disclosure.