Catering Assistant Icknield High School

Hertfordshire Catering Ltd (HCL); Tetford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Refer a Friend rewards (up to £500)

Job summary

Hertfordshire Catering Ltd (HCL) is recruiting a Catering Assistant to support Icknield High School. You will assist with food preparation, serve meals to children, and uphold safety standards while maintaining a clean kitchen and dining area.

The role offers term-time hours with 25 per week, plus rewards and staff discounts. Applicants should be committed to safeguarding, with optional Food Hygiene Level 2 certification and a basic grasp of health and safety.

Qualifications

• Committed to safeguarding children and young people.
• Basic understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of key allergens (preferred).
• A committed team player.
• Delivers high-quality customer service.
• Demonstrates good punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, cooking and serve meals to children.
• Adhere to Health & Safety regulations at all times.
• Receive, check, and organise supplier deliveries.
• Carry out washing-up duties, maintain a clean, hygienic kitchen and dining area.
• Represent Hertfordshire Catering Ltd (HCL) and reflect its values in everything you do.

Skills

Health & safety basics

Team player

Customer service

Punctuality

Driven to grow

Allergen knowledge (preferred)

Education

Food hygiene level 2 certification

Job description

Catering Assistant based at Icknield High School

25

hours per week.

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: £12.84 per hour (£14,123 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

If you're passionate, driven and ready to grow, we'd love to hear from you. Take the first step and

Catering Assistant career with HCL starts here.