Catering Assistant

Kellan Group; Westonbirt; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time roles

School hours aligned to childcare

Weekly pay

Ongoing temporary roles

Regular shift opportunities

Flexible shifts to suit availability

Build experience

Supportive agency team

Job summary

Berkeley Scott Recruitment is actively recruiting experienced Catering Assistants for school-based roles in Westonbirt and surrounding Gloucester area. We offer term-time hours with school schedules, weekly pay, and ongoing temporary work to fit your availability.

Key duties include supporting kitchen teams, assisting with hot and cold food service, handling tills where required, and maintaining high cleanliness and food safety standards. DBS with child barring is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Catering Assistant; education sector experience advantageous
• Food Safety and Food Allergen qualifications, or willingness to complete them, is essential
• Enhanced DBS with child barring or willingness to obtain one is essential
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible to work term-time hours and school schedules

Responsibilities

• Supporting Chef/Catering Manager and kitchen teams
• Assisting with preparation and service of hot and cold food items
• Assisting with food service of children, liaising with teachers and care workers
• Operating tills and handling payments where required
• Clearing down and closing units at end of shifts
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Following food safety and allergen legislation at all times
• Ensuring service areas stay clean and stocked
• Working closely with school staff to deliver efficient service

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Fast-paced environment

Reliable & professional

Education

Food Safety Certification

Food Allergen Certification

Enhanced DBS with child barring

Job description

Berkeley Scott Recruitment are actively recruiting experienced Catering Assistants for the new school year starting in September!

Working with a variety of eduction clients, we have a variety of Catering Assistant roles available across schools in the Westonbirt and surrounding Gloucester area.

If you are an experienced Catering Assistant looking for flexible work and weekly pay we would love to hear from you.

Benefits of Working as a Catering Assistant

• Term time roles
• School hours to work around your own childcare requirements
• Weekly pay
• Ongoing temporary Catering Assistant work
• Opportunities for regular shifts
• The flexibility to choose shifts that suit your availability
• The chance to build experience
• Friendly and supportive agency team available to support you throughout your assignments

As a Catering Assistant, your duties will include:

• Supporting Chef/Catering Manager and kitchen teams
• Assisting with the preparation and service of hot and cold food items
• Assisting with food service of children, liasing with teachers and care workers
• Operating tills and handling payments where required
• Clearing down and closing units at the end of shifts
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Following food safety and food allergen legislation at all times
• Ensuring food service areas remain clean, organised and well stocked
• Working closely with all school staff to deliver an efficient service

What We Are Looking For In Our Catering Assistants

• Previous experience working as a Catering Assistant - experience working in education would be advantageous
• Food Safety and Food Allergen qualifications, or willingness to complete them, is essential
• Possession of an Enhanced DBS with child barring or the willingness to obtain one is essential
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced catering environments
• A positive, reliable and professional approach to work
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Passion for delivering excellent service and supporting busy catering operations

If you are an experienced Catering Assistant, Kitchen Assistant, Food Service Assistant, we would love to hear from you.

Pay rates are dependent on experience and/or client and role booked.