Catering Assistant - Bristol

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 19,286; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Daytime hours

Weekly pay

Holiday pay accrued

Temporary assignments

Variety of catering environments

Agency team support

Job summary

Kellan Group is seeking a Catering Assistant in Bristol for a permanent role with 20 or 35 hours per week. The position offers daytime shifts, term-time friendly schedules, and weekly pay with holiday accrual. Responsibilities include food preparation, serving meals to students and staff, and maintaining kitchen hygiene.

We welcome reliable, hardworking candidates with a passion for catering. Pay rates are £12.71–£13.45 per hour, varying by experience and site, with opportunities across multiple

Qualifications

• Previous catering or hospitality experience.
• Experience in contract catering (desirable).
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional, reliable, and organised approach.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with food preparation
• Serving meals to students and staff
• Maintaining high levels of kitchen hygiene
• Cleaning and clearing kitchen and dining areas
• Supporting the kitchen team during busy service periods

Skills

Food prep

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

The Catering Assistant - Bristol role is a permanent position based in Bristol, offering 20 or 35 hours per week on a daytime, term-time friendly schedule. This job involves preparing food, serving meals to students and staff, and upholding kitchen hygiene standards. Cleaning kitchen and dining areas, along with supporting the wider kitchen team, are key duties. Candidates should be reliable and hardworking, with a passion for catering work. Weekly pay is provided, with holiday pay accrued. Hourly rates range from £12.71 to £13.45, dependent on experience and site. This role suits those seeking consistent daytime hours in a school catering environment. We are currently recruiting Catering Assistants with Temporary and Permanent roles available. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone reliable, hardworking, and passionate about working within catering environments.

Pay Rates: £12.71‑£13.45, dependent on experience and site. Hours: 20 or 35 hours per week.

Why Join Us

• Flexible, term-time friendly shifts
• Daytime hours
• Paid weekly
• Holiday pay accrued
• Ongoing temporary assignments
• Opportunity to work across a variety of catering environments
• Support from a friendly, dedicated agency team

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with food preparation
• Serving meals to students and staff
• Maintaining high levels of kitchen hygiene
• Cleaning and clearing kitchen and dining areas
• Supporting the kitchen team during busy service periods

What We're Looking For

• Previous catering or hospitality experience
• Experience in contract catering (desirable)
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Professional, reliable, and organised approach
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude

To Register, You'll Need

• Proof of right to work in the UK
• Passport / Birth Certificate / National ID
• Proof of address
• National Insurance number
• Bank details
• Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 preferred but not essential)

If you're interested in flexible catering assistant work, send your CV today and our team will be in touch to get you registered and ready for upcoming roles.

Kellan Group (including all of our brands, Berkeley Scott and Xpress Recruitment) are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability.