Catering Assistant (Driving Duties)

Aramark Ltd; Uppingham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Generous holiday allowance

PerkBox staff discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Refer a friend scheme

Life assurance

Pension contribution

Career growth and internal training

Job summary

Aramark UK is recruiting Catering Support Drivers to join the catering team at Uppingham School. This role blends basic kitchen duties with delivering meals across the campus, supporting students and staff with fresh, nutritious meals.

Flexible hours of 20, 27, or 35 per week are available, with a friendly team, training provided, and opportunities for career progression within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• A full, clean UK driving licence (21+ with 2 years' driving experience).
• Positive attitude and a strong team spirit.
• Ability to lift and carry deliveries, some heavy items involved.

Responsibilities

• Prepare catering orders and ensure timely deliveries across the school site.
• Safely load, unload and transport food and supplies.
• Provide excellent customer service to staff and students.
• Assist with general kitchen duties including cleaning and stock checks.
• Maintain the catering vehicle in a clean, roadworthy condition.
• Record delivery information accurately and ensure food safety standards.

Skills

Driving licence 21+

Customer service

Team player

Job description

Shifts: Flexible hours available - 20, 27, or 35 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7. Multiple positions available. Looking for a rewarding role with great perks and real career opportunities? Join our friendly team at Uppingham School! Aramark UK is currently recruiting Catering Support Drivers to join our fantastic catering team at Uppingham School. Whether you're experienced in hospitality or just looking for a new opportunity, this is a great chance to build a fulfilling career in a supportive environment. This role combines basic kitchen duties with the responsibility of delivering food across the school's stunning campus - helping us serve fresh, nutritious meals to students and staff.

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing catering orders and ensuring timely deliveries across the school site
• Safely loading, unloading, and transporting food and supplies
• Providing excellent customer service to staff and students alike
• Assisting with general kitchen duties including cleaning, stocktaking, and deliveries
• Maintaining the catering vehicle in a clean and roadworthy condition
• Accurately recording delivery information and ensuring compliance with food safety standards

Requirements

• A full, clean UK driving licence (must be 21+ with at least 2 years' driving experience - essential)
• A positive attitude and a strong team spirit
• A passion for great service and high standards
• The ability to lift and carry deliveries (some heavy items involved)
• Basic food handling knowledge (training will be provided)
• Experience in catering, delivery, or customer-facing roles is a bonus - but not essential!

Salary

£13.08 per hour

Working Arrangements

Flexible working options: 20, 27, or 35 hours per week available

Benefits

• Free onsite parking
• Generous holiday allowance, increasing with service - with the option to buy more!
• Exclusive staff discounts through PerkBox and additional savings in our company outlets
• Cycle to Work scheme and Refer a friend scheme
• Life assurance and pension contribution
• Career growth: We love to promote from within and provide full training - experience is a bonus, not a requirement!