Catering Assistant

Affinity Workforce; Taunton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering service provider is seeking a reliable Catering Assistant for a SEMH school in Taunton. The role involves assisting with food preparation, serving meals, maintaining cleanliness, and delivering food to a primary school. Candidates should possess a valid driving license, good communication skills, and a commitment to hygiene standards. This position offers competitive pay, excellent training opportunities, and a supportive team environment focused on staff wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Referral bonuses

Excellent training opportunities

Supportive team environment

Focus on staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Ability to drive is essential due to food delivery duties.
• A positive, can-do attitude is required.
• Good communication and teamwork skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation.
• Serve meals to children.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas.
• Deliver food to a nearby primary school.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork skills

Positive attitude

Hygiene standards commitment

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join the team in a SEMH school based in Taunton. This is a rewarding role where you'll play a key part in supporting the school's catering service.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with food preparation
• Serve meals to children
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas
• Deliver food to a nearby primary school (approx. 30 minutes daily) - mileage can be claimed back

Requirements

• Ability to drive (essential, due to food delivery duties)
• A positive, can-do attitude
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety

Why Work With Affinity Workforce?

• Competitive salary and referral bonuses for teachers & teaching assistants
• Excellent training and development opportunities - including Team Teach and Trauma Informed Training
• Supportive and friendly team environmentClear guidance and mentorship from experienced professionals
• Opportunities to work across multiple school sites
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing