Catering Assistant

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Winter Gardens; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Catering Assistant in Canvey Island. You will work in a school environment, helping to create a positive dining experience. Key responsibilities include food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and delivering excellent service. The role requires prior experience in catering or hospitality, a proactive attitude, and a valid enhanced DBS certificate. Offering flexible hours, this position suits those seeking a work-life balance during term times.

Benefits

Consistent work pattern

Ideal hours 10am to 2pm

Flexibility during school holidays

Weekly pay

Qualifications

• Previous experience in catering or hospitality is desirable.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Must hold a valid enhanced DBS certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the dining area.
• Deliver excellent service and presentation.
• Support the kitchen team during meal service.

Skills

Previous experience in catering or hospitality

Proactive approach

Reliable

Detail-oriented

Job description

Job Role

Location: Canvey Island

Employer: School (Canvey Island)

Salary / Rate of Pay: £13+ per hour (Ad-hoc temporary basis)

Why Choose Our Client?

As a Catering Assistant in a school environment, you will play a key role in creating a positive dining experience for students. Working alongside the kitchen team, you will help deliver high standards of food preparation, cleanliness and hygiene, and service and presentation.

What's In It For You?

• Monday to Friday – Consistent work pattern
• 10am to 2pm – Ideal hours for work‑life balance
• Term‑time only – Enjoy flexibility during school holidays
• Weekly pay – Paid every Friday
• Hourly Pay: £13+ per hour

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the dining area.
• Deliver excellent service and presentation.
• Support the kitchen team during meal service.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Previous experience in catering or hospitality is desirable.
• Proactive, reliable, and detail‑oriented approach.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Must hold a valid enhanced DBS certificate.
• A valid enhanced DBS certificate is essential for this role.

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Consultant Information

• Consultant: Katie Harding
• Job Number: KH952 / INDCATERERING

Recruitment Notice

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.