Catering Assistant Green Park Village Primary Academy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Refer a Friend bonus up to £500

VIVUP exclusive discounts

Job summary

Hertfordshire Catering Ltd (HCL) is recruiting a Catering Assistant for Green Park Village Primary Academy. The role covers preparation, serving meals to children, and maintaining kitchen and dining areas to high standards, while upholding safeguarding commitments.

This position offers term-time hours with uniform provided. Benefits include DBS disclosure paid by HCL and opportunities for progression within our school catering team.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Food hygiene 2

Safety awareness

Allergen knowledge

Team player

Job description

Catering Assistant Green Park Village Primary Academy

at Green Park Village Primary Academy - 12.5hpw

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 (£6,991 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