Catering assistant – Chelmsford, Essex

Holroyd Howe; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in Chelmsford is seeking a Catering Assistant to deliver exceptional food services in a prestigious educational setting. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food, excellent communication, and organizational skills, and experience in catering, preferably within schools. This role offers opportunities for career development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Free meals during shifts

Career development opportunities

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in education catering preferred.
• Progressive career history in catering.
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety standards.
• Flexible, customer-focused, can-do attitude.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional food services to students and staff.
• Maintain high standards of food presentation and hygiene.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure service excellence.

Skills

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Catering assistant – Chelmsford, Essex

Company Description

Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh, innovative food services exclusively to independent schools and colleges. Our team of experienced professionals tailors catering services to meet the specific needs of children of all ages.

Are you passionate about feeding hungry tummies and minds? We serve more than just meals in our kitchens.

If you seek an employer that invests in your development, apply now!

Job Description

We value our people highly and are seeking an experienced catering professional with a background in exceptional food services to join our team at a prestigious education setting.

The site caters to day pupils, boarders, and staff, offering breakfast, lunch, supper, and extensive hospitality services year-round.

You should have excellent presentation, organizational, and communication skills, along with a passion for food and service, and enthusiasm.

Qualifications

• Experience in education catering preferred
• Progressive career history
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety
• Flexible, customer-focused, can-do attitude
• Enthusiastic and fun
• Excellent organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Team player with a success-driven attitude
• Strong customer service skills
• Flexible approach to work

Additional Information

Benefits include:

• Free meals during shifts
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships
• Reward & recognition schemes
• Employee awards
• Work/life balance
• Benefits platform
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Sick pay scheme
• Prestigious environments
• Team events
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Competitive salary

We invest in training to help our teams excel, tailoring services to meet the needs of children of all ages.

Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding children. All roles require an Enhanced DBS check, including a Barred List Check. Applicants must provide appropriate criminal offence information. The appointment is contingent on satisfactory references.

This job posting is active and accepting applications.