Catering Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading catering company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Catering Assistant to support food preparation and provide excellent customer service during lunch hours. This role offers a predictable schedule of Monday to Friday during school terms, totaling 20 hours a week. Applicants should have catering or fast-paced service experience, basic health and safety knowledge, and ideally a Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification. Join a fast-growing team committed to making a difference in the lives of students through exceptional food and service.

Benefits

Consistent hours

No late nights or weekends

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have previous catering or fast-paced service experience.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety practices is required.
• Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, polite customer service during service hours.
• Assist with basic food preparation and maintain kitchen standards.
• Ensure a safe, clean kitchen environment and compliance with health and safety.

Skills

Team player

Catering experience

Understanding of health and safety practices

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification

Job description

Overview

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 is 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.

What we're looking for

• 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.

You'll work Monday to Friday during school term time - that means no late nights, no weekends and no working at Christmas!

• 20 hours per week
• 32 weeks per year
• £12.60 per hour

Career Growth and Development

• Join a fast-growing, ambitious company. We have 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! Please note: All staff must share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. The company will seek an enhanced DBS disclosure.