Catering Assistant | Mon-Fri | 7am - 3pm

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 22,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Catering Assistant to join their dynamic team in London. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a vibrant catering environment, supporting meal service for a private school. The ideal candidate will be passionate about food and customer service, with a focus on teamwork and reliability. Enjoy a range of benefits including discounts at major retailers, free meals, and career progression opportunities. If you're ready to make a positive impact in a fast-paced setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Discounts at Major Retailers

Free Meals

Volunteer Leave

Enhanced Parental Leave

Cycle Scheme

Referral Bonuses

Training

Social Events

Employee Assistance

Pension

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced catering environment is essential.
• Food hygiene certification preferred for maintaining standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the team with serving customers and replenishing stocks.
• Prepare service areas and manage waste appropriately.
• Follow food hygiene and safety procedures diligently.

Skills

Teamwork

Good Listening Skills

Personal Presentation

Food Hygiene Certification

Customer Service

Reliability

Adaptability

Verbal and Written English Skills

Job description

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Catering Assistant | Mon-Fri | 7am - 3pm, London

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London, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

Job Description:

Location: London

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £21,335

Hours: 40h per week

A private co-educational day school situated in Mottingham, southeast London, for students aged 7 - 18 years. Catering for just under 1500 students and teachers, offering lunch and high-end hospitality. This is a term-time contract with benefits including free parking.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a General Assistant to join our team in London.

You should have experience working in a fast-paced catering environment, enjoy working with a team, and be passionate about food and customer service.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the team with serving customers, replenishing stocks, and cleaning.
• Prepare service areas for meal service.
• Set up, serve, clear, clean, and store food, beverages, or equipment for functions.
• Prepare basic food following hygiene and safety standards.
• Restock during service to ensure customer needs are met.
• Manage waste and recycling appropriately.
• Occasionally work evenings or weekends for events.
• Adhere to food standards and control wastage.
• Follow food hygiene, health & safety, and allergen procedures.

Skills required:

• Teamwork, good listening skills, initiative, personal presentation, hygiene, and behavior.
• Food hygiene certification preferred.
• Reliability, honesty, adaptability, and customer-focused attitude.
• Willingness to learn and take responsibility.
• Ability to lift and carry moderately heavy items.
• Good verbal and written English skills.
• Experience in customer service or food prep is preferred.

Benefits include discounts at major retailers, free meals, volunteer leave, enhanced parental leave, cycle scheme, referral bonuses, training, social events, employee assistance, pension, and career progression opportunities.

About us: Thomas Franks is a fresh food catering business committed to excellence, service, and individuality. Our clients and staff are central to our success.

Disclaimer: Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK. An enhanced DBS check and references will be required. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting diversity and inclusion.