Catering Assistant - Mobile

Impact Food Group; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 9,400 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Holidays off

Staff discount at retailers

Development opportunities

Mileage paid for travel

Monthly incentives

Job summary

Impact Food Group (IFG) is seeking a Mobile Catering Assistant to support multiple school sites across Surrey, delivering friendly, hygienic service to students while travelling between sites.

You will prepare snacks, operate the till, and maintain clean, safe dining areas. The role covers term-time plus inset days, with 37 weeks per year and 20–25 hours weekly, plus mileage for travel between schools.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or retail helpful.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel between multiple school sites.

Responsibilities

• Work with catering team to deliver friendly, hygienic service to students.
• Assist in preparation of food and snacks.
• Deliver counter service and operate the till.
• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean, tidy and safe.

Skills

Customer service

Hospitality

Teamwork

Travel between sites

Job description

Impact Food Group (IFG) is one of England’s fastest-growing school food providers, serving around one million students every day across more than 1,500 schools. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing and enjoyment. Our brands include Innovate, Cucina, Chapter One (Independent Schools), Hutchison, and Dolce, reflecting our breadth of experience and reach across the school catering sector.

We’re looking for people who are passionate about delivering outstanding service, creating fantastic food, and making a real positive impact.

About The Role

Job Title: Mobile Catering Assistant

Location: Covering schools in the Surrey Area

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Shifts & Working hours: 1 x 10am-2pm (20 hours per week). 1 x 9.30am-2.30pm (25 Hurs)

Working Weeks: 37 weeks per year (term time plus inset days)

Pay Details: £10,422.20 per #salaryper##

(Milege paid at £0.55 per mile) You will need access to your own transport as this role is covering a range of schools

What Will I Be Doing?

This is a Catering Assistant role working across a small portfolio of schools. You won’t be based at just one school—you’ll be supporting multiple sites. Travel between schools will be paid, and you’ll always be advised in advance which sites you’ll be covering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work as part of the catering team to provide a friendly, efficient, and hygienic service to all students.
• Assist in the preparation of food and snacks.
• Deliver excellent counter service and operate the till.
• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean, tidy, and safe at all times.

We welcome people with great customer service skills, ideally from catering or retail backgrounds—but don’t worry if that’s not you. We’re not just in the business of making school food; we’re here to make good food that our clients and customers love!

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Work close to home with daytime hours & weekends and evenings free.
• Enjoy all school holidays off for excellent work-life balance.
• Receive a free meal on shift!
• Access a wide range of free qualifications and career development opportunities.
• Benefit from a staff discount scheme at over 850 retailers.
• Take part in monthly incentives for top-performing teams, including shopping vouchers.

IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children, and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure and children’s barred list check, which IFG will pay for.

We are a committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.