Catering Assistant Fairlands

Hertfordshire Catering Ltd (HCL); Stevenage; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Refer a Friend incentive

Job summary

Hertfordshire Catering Ltd (HCL) is seeking a Catering Assistant for Fairlands Primary School on a part-time, term-time basis. You will help prepare and serve meals to children, maintain hygienic kitchen and dining areas, and support safe food handling. Uniform is provided, with wellbeing and DBS safeguarding emphasized.

Salary is £12.71 per hour, with term-time hours and a proactive, growth-oriented team. Rewards include refer-a-friend incentives and exclusive staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Committed to safeguarding children and young people.
• Basic understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of key allergens.
• A committed team player.
• Delivers high-quality customer service.
• Demonstrate good punctuality.
• Driven to succeed and grow.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, cooking and serve meals to children.
• Adhering with Health & Safety regulations.
• Receiving, checking, and organising supplier deliveries.
• Carry out washing-up duties, maintain a clean hygienic kitchen and dining area.
• Representing HCL and reflecting our values in everything you do.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Punctuality

Growth mindset

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Food hygiene level 2 certification

Allergen awareness

Job description

Catering Assistant based at Fairlands Primary School 15hpw

At HCL SAFEGUARDING IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY.

The safety of children and young people is at the heart of everything we do.

About us:

At HCL, we're more than just a caterer. We proudly serve over 16 million meals a year, delivering outstanding dining experiences across schools and the commercial sector.

As a

Catering Assistant, your career starts here. We're passionate about developing our people, offering clear progression routes, ongoing training, and the support you need to thrive and advance within our team.

Let's talk about the role of a Catering Assistant:

• Assist with food preparation, cooking and serve meals to children
• Adhering with Health & Safety regulations
• Receiving, checking, and organising supplier deliveries
• Carry out washing-up duties, maintain a clean hygienic kitchen and dining area
• Representing HCL and reflecting our values in everything you do

About the Ideal Catering Assistant:

• Committed to safeguarding children and young people
• Food hygiene level 2 certification (preferred)
• Basic understanding of health and safety procedures
• Knowledge of key allergens (preferred)
• A committed team player
• Delivers high-quality customer service
• Demonstrate good punctuality
• Driven to succeed and grow

Salary: £12.71 per hour (£8,389 per annum)

Schedule: Term Time Only - Enjoy all School Holidays off

Uniform provided

Rewards: Spread the Word & Earn Up to £500 - Refer a Friend! (T&Cs apply)

Succeed with us: Career progression opportunities

Excusive discounts: via VIVUP for supermarkets, cinemas, retail, dining, hotels, and family activities

Wellbeing matters: Support through EAP & Financial Support via Stream

Safeguarding: Enhanced DBS Disclosure paid by HCL - No Cost to You