Catering Assistant

Impact Food Group; Sutton; On-site; GBP 10,552 - 12,897; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on shift

Holidays off (term-time)

Staff discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Impact Food Group is seeking a Catering Assistant at Sutton Grammar School in Sutton, SM1 4AS. You will join a friendly catering team delivering tasty, safe meals during term-time hours.

Working Monday to Friday, 10.30am–3pm (22.5 hours/week) across 37 weeks per year, with DBS check provided. Benefits include a free meal on shift, holiday-time hours, staff discounts and pathways to qualifications.

Qualifications

• We welcome applicants with excellent customer service skills.
• DBS check is required and paid for by IFG.
• Term-time hours with school calendar alignment.

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

Customer service

Food service

Cashier / Till

Hygiene

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: Sutton Grammar School, Sutton, Sutton, SM1 4AS

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Shifts & Working hours: 10.30am-3pm (22.5hours per week)

Working Weeks: 37weeks per year (term time only)

Pay Details: £11,724.98 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!?

Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, which IFG will pay for.

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