Catering Assistant Bernards Heath Junior

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; St Albans; On-site; GBP 5,400 - 6,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Term-time schedule

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

HCL is a caterer serving schools and the commercial sector. We are hiring a Catering Assistant to assist with food preparation, serve meals to children, check supplier deliveries, and keep the kitchen and dining areas clean and safe. This is a term-time role with uniform provided and opportunities to grow.

Join a team that values safeguarding, customer service and reliability, with paid DBS processing and staff benefits. Professional development and progression are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Committed to safeguarding children and young people.
• Food hygiene level 2 certification (preferred).
• Basic understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of key allergens (preferred).
• A committed team player.
• Delivers high-quality customer service.
• Demonstrate good punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, cooking and serve meals to children
• Adhering with Health & Safety regulations
• Receiving, checking, and organising supplier deliveries
• Carry out washing-up duties, maintain a clean hygienic kitchen and dining area
• Representing HCL and reflecting our values in everything you do

Skills

Team player

Punctual

Customer service

Safeguarding commitment

Hygiene awareness

Education

Food hygiene level 2 (preferred)

Job description

At HCL SAFEGUARDING IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY.

The safety of children and young people is at the heart of everything we do.

About us:

At HCL, we're more than just a caterer. We proudly serve over 16 million meals a year, delivering outstanding dining experiences across schools and the commercial sector.

Catering Assistant, your career starts here. We're passionate about developing our people, offering clear progression routes, ongoing training, and the support you need to thrive and advance within our team.

Let's talk about the role of a Catering Assistant:

• Assist with food preparation, cooking and serve meals to children
• Adhering with Health & Safety regulations
• Receiving, checking, and organising supplier deliveries
• Carry out washing-up duties, maintain a clean hygienic kitchen and dining area
• Representing HCL and reflecting our values in everything you do

About the Ideal Catering Assistant:

• Committed to safeguarding children and young people
• Food hygiene level 2 certification (preferred)
• Basic understanding of health and safety procedures
• Knowledge of key allergens (preferred)
• A committed team player
• Delivers high-quality customer service
• Demonstrate good punctuality
• Driven to succeed and grow

Salary: £12.71 per hour (£5,592 per annum)

Schedule: Term Time Only - Enjoy all School Holidays off

Uniform provided

Rewards: Spread the Word & Earn Up to £500 - Refer a Friend! (T&Cs apply)

Succeed with us: Career progression opportunities

Excusive discounts: via VIVUP for supermarkets, cinemas, retail, dining, hotels, and family activities

Wellbeing matters: Support through EAP & Financial Support via Stream

Safeguarding: Enhanced DBS Disclosure paid by HCL -

No Cost to You