Catering Assistant

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Winchester; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 17,908; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term time roles

Weekly pay

Ongoing temporary work

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Berkeley Scott Recruitment are seeking experienced Catering Assistants for temporary roles across schools in Winchester, starting in September. Working with Impact Food Group, these positions offer term-time schedules and school hours, allowing flexibility around childcare needs.

Weekly pay is provided, with opportunities for regular shifts tailored to your availability. The ideal candidate will have catering experience, supporting kitchen teams in food preparation, service and cleanliness, with

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Catering Assistant or in food service.
• Experience in education environments is advantageous.
• Food Safety and Food Allergen qualifications, or willingness to obtain them.
• Enhanced DBS with child-barring, or willingness to obtain one is essential.
• Strong communication and organisational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Support Chef/Catering Manager and kitchen teams.
• Assist with preparation and service of hot and cold foods.
• Assist with food service for children, liaising with teachers and care staff.
• Operate tills and handle payments where required.
• Clear down and close units at end of shifts.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Follow food safety and allergen legislation at all times.
• Ensure service areas remain clean, organized and well stocked.
• Work closely with school staff to deliver an efficient service.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Food safety

Food allergen knowledge

DBS/Compliance

Job description

Berkeley Scott is seeking experienced Catering Assistants for temporary roles across schools in Winchester, starting in September. Working with Impact Food Group, these positions offer term-time schedules and school hours, allowing flexibility around childcare needs. Weekly pay is provided, with opportunities for regular shifts tailored to your availability. The ideal candidate will possess prior catering experience, supporting kitchen teams in food preparation, service, and cleanliness. These ongoing temporary assignments allow you to build experience within a supportive environment. A competitive salary is on offer for the right applicant.

andnbsp; Berkeley Scott Recruitment are actively recruiting experienced Catering Assistants for the new school year starting in September! Working with our client, Impact Food Group, we have a variety of Catering Assistant roles available across schools in the Winchester area.

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.

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