Catering Assistant - London

Olive Dining Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly hours

Weekends off

Free meals on duty

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Olive Dining Ltd is seeking a General Assistant to join our school catering team in London. The role is part-time, term-time only, 38 weeks, 10am–2pm, Monday to Friday, offering family-friendly hours and a supportive team culture.

You'll help with front-of-house and back-of-house kitchen duties, maintain hygiene standards, and contribute to meals for students across our London network. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Hands-on approach required.
• Understanding of good food hygiene and health and safety.
• Background in kitchens, school meals, hospitality, or customer-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Support front of house and back of house operations.
• Carry out general kitchen duties.
• Start immediately.

Skills

Hands on approach

Food hygiene

Customer-facing experience

Job description

If you’re passionate about food, love working in a team, and thrive in a fast-paced environment with purpose, this could be the perfect role for you.

Who We Are:

At Olive Dining, we believe great food brings people together and there’s no better place to do that than in schools, where young minds are growing every day.

We’re a dedicated school catering company serving fresh, nutritious meals to students across London, Kent, Surrey, and Essex. Now, we’re on the lookout for a GeneralAssistant to help us create delicious dishes and keep our kitchens running smoothly, with plenty of smiles along the way in the kitchen.

• Family-Friendly Hours
• WeekendsOff (Yes, really)Supportive Team Culture
• You're never just a number here.
• Free Meals on Duty
• Because Chefs should never work hungry!
• Wellbeing First
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme including free CBT, health, and financial support.
• Room to Grow
• We believe in promoting from within and helping our people thrive.

The Role:

• GeneralAssistant
• Monday to Friday
• 10am - 2pm
• Part time - term time only (38 Weeks)
• £12.71 per hour

Job details:

• GeneralAssistant to support front of house and back of house operations.
• GeneralAssistant to carry out general kitchen duties.
• GeneralAssistant to start immediately.

What You’ll Need:

• Hands on approach.
• Understanding of good food hygiene and health and safety.
• Previous background in kitchens, school meals, hospitality, or customer-facing roles.

This Role Is Perfect If You

• Love working with fresh, quality food
• Enjoy being part of a family-run business
• Take pride in what you do.
• Are a positive, reliable person who enjoys working as part of a team.
• Like a role where every day is a little different.
• Want to work somewhere that values its people.
• Career progression, development and training plans - Grow with us.