Catering Assistant - Leatherhead

Blue Arrow; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Arrow is recruiting for a Front of House / General Catering Assistant to join the catering team at a prestigious private school. Based on a Monday to Friday pattern, you will serve meals and handle payments in a high-quality hospitality setting.

The role emphasizes customer service, teamwork, and adherence to food hygiene standards, with DBS required and training provided.

Competitive hourly pay £13.91, with opportunities for development in a friendly, supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering, hospitality, or school catering environments.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Experience handling payments and operating tills.
• High standards of presentation and personal hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and beverages to students, staff, and visitors.
• Work behind the service counter during meal service.
• Operate tills and process cashless/card payments accurately.
• Maintain attractive, well-stocked food displays.
• Assist with basic food preparation when required.
• Clear and clean dining areas to a high standard.
• Wash dishes and kitchen equipment.
• Adhere to food hygiene, allergen, and health & safety regulations.
• Support hospitality events and school functions.

Skills

Catering experience

Customer service

Cash handling

Communication skills

Team player

Punctuality

Professional appearance

Food hygiene knowledge

Education

Enhanced DBS Certificate

Food Hygiene Certificate

Tools

Till/cash register

Job description

Front of House / General Catering Assistant

Pay Rate: £13.91 per hour

Working Pattern: Based on M-F

We are currently recruiting for a Front of House / General Catering Assistant to join the catering team at a prestigious private school. This role is ideal for a professional, customer-focused individual who enjoys working in a high-quality hospitality environment and takes pride in delivering outstanding service.

Key Responsibilities

• Serving food and beverages to students, staff, and visitors.
• Working behind the service counter during meal service.
• Operating tills and processing cashless/card payments accurately.
• Maintaining attractive and well-stocked food displays.
• Assisting with basic food preparation when required.
• Clearing and cleaning dining areas to a high standard.
• Washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Ensuring compliance with food hygiene, allergen, and health & safety regulations.
• Supporting hospitality events and special school functions.

Requirements

• Previous experience in catering, hospitality, cafés, restaurants, or school catering environments.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Experience handling payments and operating tills.
• High standards of personal presentation and personal hygiene.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable, punctual, and a strong team player.
• Enhanced DBS Certificate required (or willingness to obtain one).
• Food Hygiene Certificate desirable but not essential.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of £13.91 per hour.
• Based on a Monday to Friday, occasional weekend required
• Opportunity to work within a prestigious private school environment.
• Friendly and supportive team.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people