Catering Assistant (Eureka Primary School)

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council's catering service in the United Kingdom is seeking a Catering Assistant to join their team at Eureka Primary School. The successful candidate will support the kitchen supervisor, assist in food preparation and serving, and adhere to health & safety regulations. A NVQ food hygiene certificate is required upon appointment, along with an attitude suited for a school environment. This role promises to create enjoyable lunchtime experiences for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the NVQ food hygiene certificate will be required upon appointment.
• Attitude to be appropriate to the school environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the kitchen supervisor in all areas of the service at the Eureka Primary School.
• Possible tasks include food preparation, cooking, portion control, allergen compliance.
• Assist in serving meals and ensuring food hygiene and health & safety regulations are followed.
• Help create good lunchtime memories for customers.

Education

NVQ food hygiene certificate

Job description

Closing date: 21 December 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join award-winning Derbyshire Catering Service.

Are you passionate about food and enjoy working as part of a team? We are currently recruiting for a Catering Assistant to work as a valued member of our dedicated kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Support the kitchen supervisor in all areas of the service at the Eureka Primary School
• Possible tasks include food preparation, cooking, portion control, allergen compliance and preparing the dining room for service
• Assist in serving meals and ensuring food hygiene and health & safety regulations are followed
• Help create good lunchtime memories for customers, demonstrating an attitude appropriate to the school environment

Requirements

Successful completion of the NVQ food hygiene certificate will be required upon appointment.

Attitude to be appropriate to the school environment.