Catering Assistant

Aramark Ltd; Walthamstow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent food service provider is seeking a Kitchen Porter to support operations at Waltham Forest College. The role involves general cleaning, dishwashing, and stock movement, with early shifts ensuring weekends off. Ideal candidates should have a strong work ethic and good communication skills. Full training will be provided, and an Enhanced DBS check is necessary. This position offers a competitive hourly rate with access to employee benefits.

Benefits

Access to employee benefits portal

Online GP services

Apprenticeship development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience is a bonus, but full training will be provided.
• Willingness to get involved in a variety of kitchen tasks.
• An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen operations with general cleaning duties and dishwashing.
• Receive and organise deliveries while assisting with stock movement.
• Carry out basic food preparation as required by the kitchen team.
• Ensure all kitchen and back-of-house areas are kept clean and safe.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Good communication skills

Ability to follow hygiene and safety procedures

Job description

Supporting kitchen operations with general cleaning duties and dishwashing.

Receiving and organising deliveries and assisting with stock movement.

Carrying out basic food preparation as required by the kitchen team.

Ensuring all kitchen and back‑of‑house areas are kept clean and safe at all times.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience is a bonus, but not essential – full training will be provided.
• A strong work ethic and willingness to get involved in a variety of kitchen tasks.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• Ability to follow hygiene and safety procedures consistently.
• An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is in the customer service business across food, facilities and uniforms, wherever people work, learn, recover, and play. United by a passion to serve, our more than 247,000 team members deliver experiences that enrich and nourish the lives of millions of people in 19 countries around the world every day.

Kitchen Porter –REQ Number: 594742
Location: Waltham Forest College, 707 Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4JB
Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday – 6:45am to 10:45am
Term Time Only: 36 working weeks (Total paid weeks: 40.3)
Hourly Rate: £13.85
Annual Salary (Equated): £11,163.10

What You’ll Be Doing

• Early shifts that free up the rest of your day.
• No weekend working.
• Access to our employee benefits portal, with hundreds of discounts.
• Online GP services and apprenticeship development opportunities.
• Be part of a valued team making a difference in a busy college setting.

If you’re dependable, hard‑working, and ready to support a great kitchen team, we’d love to hear from you.