Catering Assistant (Driving Duties)

Aramark; Uppingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering services company is seeking a Catering Support Driver at Uppingham School, offering flexible working options of 20, 27, or 35 hours per week. The role includes delivering food and performing basic kitchen duties in a supportive environment. Candidates must possess a full UK driving licence and demonstrate a positive attitude and excellent customer service. This position provides various perks including generous holiday allowances and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Generous holiday allowance

Exclusive staff discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Life assurance and pension contribution

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Full, clean UK driving licence (must be 21+ with at least 2 years’ driving experience).
• Experience in catering or delivery roles is a bonus but not essential.
• Ability to lift and carry deliveries, including heavy items.

Responsibilities

• Prepare catering orders and ensure timely deliveries across the school site.
• Safely load, unload, and transport food and supplies.
• Maintain catering vehicle in a clean and roadworthy condition.

Skills

Positive attitude and team spirit

Customer service excellence

Basic food handling knowledge

Job description

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is in the customer service business across food, facilities and uniforms, wherever people work, learn, recover, and play. United by a passion to serve, our more than 247,000 team members deliver experiences that enrich and nourish the lives of millions of people in 19 countries around the world every day.

Your Aramark journey starts here

Catering Support Driver – Uppingham School, Rutland

Location: Uppingham, LE15 9QEPay: £13.08 per hour

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.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• £13.08 per hour
• Flexible working options: 20, 27, or 35 hours per week available
• 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!

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

We’d Love to Hear from You If You Have

• 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!

Start a role where you’re appreciated, supported, and given the chance to grow.

If this sounds like the job for you, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Reference: 587544

All applications will be handled in strict confidence.

About Aramark

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey. We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – [e-mail]. Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.