Catering Assistant

Impact Food Group; Stockport; Remote; GBP 9,600 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on shift

Staff discounts at retailers

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Impact Food Group is seeking a Catering Assistant to join the team at Marple Hall School in Stockport. The role runs Monday to Friday, 10:30am–2:30pm (20 hours per week), term-time only, with a salary of £10,676.40 per annum. You will help with food preparation, serve customers, and maintain clean, safe dining areas.

The position offers a friendly team, DBS checks paid for, and opportunities to develop through our training programs. Apply now to join a committed school catering team.

Qualifications

• We welcome applicants with excellent customer service skills.
• Experience in catering or retail is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced catering environment.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the catering team to provide a friendly, efficient, and hygienic service.
• Assist in preparing food and snacks for the site.
• Serve customers at the counter and operate the till.
• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean, tidy, and safe at all times.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Cash handling

Team player

Job description

Impact Food Group (IFG) is one of England’s fastest-growing school food providers, serving around one million students every day across more than 1,500 schools. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing and enjoyment.

Our brands include Innovate, Cucina, Chapter One (Independent Schools), Hutchison, and Dolce, reflecting our breadth of experience and reach across the school catering sector.

We’re looking for people who are passionate about great service, fantastic food, and making a positive impact.

About the role

Job Title: Catering Assistant

School Location: Marple Hall School, Stockport, SK6 6LB

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Shifts & Working hours: 10.30am-2.30pm (20hours per week)

Working Weeks: 38 weeks per year (term time only)

Pay Details: £10,676.40 per Annum

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Work as part of the catering team to provide a friendly, efficient, and hygienic service.
• Assist in preparing food and snacks for the site.
• Serve customers at the counter and operate the till.
• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean, tidy, and safe at all times.

We welcome applicants with excellent customer service skills, ideally from catering or retail backgrounds. But don’t worry if that’s not you—we’re not just in the business of making school food; we’re here to make good food that our clients and customers love!

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Work close to home with daytime hours—weekends and evenings free.
• Enjoy all school holidays off for fantastic work-life balance.
• Receive a free meal on shift.
• Access a wide range of free qualifications and career development opportunities.
• Benefit from a staff discount scheme at over 850 retailers.
• Take part in monthly incentives for top-performing teams, including shopping vouchers.

If you thinkyou’vegot what it takes, and the times above suit you,we’dlove to hear from you!?

A short kitchen visit and interview will be required for this role.

IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are requiredtoundergo an enhancedDBS check, which IFG will pay for.?

We area committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail withinyourapplication. Allinformation is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.

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