Catering Assistant - Perm - Cambridge

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant to join their team. This role involves supporting kitchen operations, preparing meals, and ensuring high hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will have a commitment to quality service, reliability, and a willingness to learn. Working primarily during term time, the position offers a stable schedule with opportunities for additional hours during events. Join a supportive environment where your contributions can make a difference in the daily lives of students.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering is advantageous but not essential.
• Willingness to train for food handling and First Aid qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in daily kitchen duties including meal preparation and cleaning.
• Delivering milk to classrooms and ensuring timely meal delivery.
• Contributing ideas to improve kitchen services.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

High hygiene standards

Teamwork

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to show initiative

Education

Level 2 food handling qualification

First Aid qualification

Job description

Job Description:

Together with our client, we are looking for a Catering Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities include:

1. Assisting in daily kitchen duties such as salad and sandwich preparation, milk delivery to classes, lunch service, cleaning, washing up, stock management, and deliveries.
2. Supporting the preparation of the salad bar and sandwiches.
3. Assisting with dietary restricted meals under management guidance.
4. Delivering the daily milk quota to classrooms.
5. Ensuring timely delivery of meals without compromising quality.
6. Contributing ideas to improve kitchen services.
7. Following daily menus accurately.
8. Maintaining cleanliness and stock in the staff room.
9. Participating in kitchen housekeeping duties.
10. Being available for additional contracted or emergency work.

Candidate Qualifications and Characteristics:

• Reliability and punctuality.
• High hygiene standards and understanding of health legislation.
• Commitment to the school's ethos.
• Experience in catering is advantageous but not essential.
• Level 2 food handling qualification or willingness to train.
• First Aid qualification or willingness to undertake training.
• Teamwork skills and willingness to assist colleagues.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to show initiative in a busy environment.

Working Conditions:

The role involves 37.5 hours per week during 34 weeks of the year (term time), plus 3 days for meetings and training. Additional evening and Saturday work may be required for events.

Salary:

The full-time annual salary ranges from £19,500 to £23,809.50, depending on skills and experience. The pro-rata salary for this role, based on 37.5 hours/week for 34 weeks, is approximately £14,541 to £17,754, including holiday pay.

Additional Information:

Job reference: cae952ad9f4a | Posted on: 07.05.2025 | Expires on: 21.06.2025 | Location: Cambridge, UK | EU work permit required: Yes