Catering Assistant - Enhanced DBS

PRS; Chadwell St Mary; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

PRS is seeking a Temporary Catering Assistant in the Grays area for flexible shifts from 8:30am to 2:30pm, Monday to Thursday. You will support school, care home, and healthcare catering teams with food prep, service, and hygiene duties.

Applicants should hold an Enhanced DBS certificate and have experience in hospitality. A reliable, team-focused attitude and strong communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS Certificate (essential)
• Experience in hospitality or related roles preferred
• Reliable and punctual with good communication
• Able to work well in a team and follow instructions
• Understanding of cleanliness and food hygiene standards

Responsibilities

• Assist kitchen teams with food preparation tasks
• Wash pots, pans, crockery and kitchen equipment
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and service areas
• Assist with food service and counter service when required
• Receive and store deliveries

Skills

Enhanced DBS certificate

Teamwork

Punctuality

Communication skills

Job description

Are you a hardworking Kitchen Porter or General Assistant with a valid Enhanced DBS certificate looking for flexible temporary work across London?

We are currently looking for someone in the Grays area for shifts 8:30am to 2:30pm, Monday to Thursday on an ongoing basis.

The Role

As a Temporary Catering Assistant, your responsibilities may include:

• Assisting kitchen teams with food preparation tasks
• Washing pots, pans, crockery, and kitchen equipment
• Maintaining cleanliness throughout kitchen and service areas
• Assisting with food service and counter service when required
• Receiving and storing deliveries
• Following food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures
• Supporting catering teams during busy service periods

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Porter, Catering Assistant, General Assistant, or within a hospitality environment
• A valid, in-date Enhanced DBS Certificate (essential)
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Reliability, punctuality, and good communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Understanding of food hygiene and cleanliness standards

If you're looking for flexible work and want to support vital catering services within schools, care homes, and healthcare settings, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and start working with some of London's leading education and healthcare catering providers