Catering Assistant

Impact Food Group; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on shift

Staff discount at over 850 retailers

Monthly incentives (shopping vouchers)

Term-time schedule for work-life-balan

Job summary

Impact Food Group is hiring a Catering Assistant for Turing House School in Twickenham. The role is 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am–2pm, term-time only. Salary is £13,027.75 per annum, paid for 37 weeks a year.

You will work with the catering team to deliver friendly, hygienic service and food preparation on site. Benefits include a free meal on shift, staff discounts, and opportunities for qualifications and career development. DBS check is required and IFG pays for the check.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ideally from catering or retail backgrounds.
• DBS check required (IFG will pay).

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

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: Turing House School, Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames, TW2 6LH

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Shifts & Working hours: 9am-2pm (25hours per week)

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

Pay Details: £13,027.75 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.

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

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