Catering Assistant - Mobile

Impact Food Group; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 9,400 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on shift

Mileage allowance

Term-time schedule

Close to home

Staff discounts

Job summary

Impact Food Group is seeking a Mobile Catering Assistant to cover Surrey area schools. Work is Monday to Friday with 20–25 hours per week, term-time plus inset days, across multiple sites. You’ll be paid for travel between sites and need access to your own transport.

Join a dedicated catering team serving students with hygienic, efficient service, helping with food prep and till operations. Great for customer-focused individuals.

Qualifications

• Previous catering or retail experience is ideal but not required.
• Willingness to travel between multiple school sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, efficient service to students.
• Assist in food and snack preparation.
• Deliver counter service and operate the till.
• Keep kitchens and dining areas clean and safe.

Skills

Customer service

Food handling

Hygiene standards

Cash handling

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 (20hours per week). 1 x 9.30am-2.30pm (25 Hurs)

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

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

(Milege paid at £0.55per mile) You will need access to your owntransport 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.

A short kitchen visit and interview will be required as part of the selection process.

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

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