Catering Assistant - Permanent- Bristol

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 17,509 - 18,528; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid weekly

Holiday pay accrued

Flexible shifts

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a permanent Catering Assistant in Bristol to support kitchen operations across different sites. The role includes food preparation, serving meals, and maintaining high hygiene standards by cleaning kitchen and dining spaces.

Shifts are daytime with 20 or 35 hours per week, and pay ranges from £12.71 to £13.45 per hour based on experience, with weekly wages. This role suits candidates with strong teamwork and communication skills, a professional and reliable

Qualifications

• Previous catering or hospitality experience.
• Experience in contract catering (desirable).
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional, reliable, and organised approach.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with food preparation.
• Serving meals to students and staff.
• Maintaining high levels of kitchen hygiene.
• Cleaning and clearing kitchen and dining areas.
• Supporting the kitchen team during busy service periods.

Skills

Catering experience

Teamworking

Fast-paced environment

Professional reliable

Positive attitude

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2)

Job description

Position Overview

This permanent Catering Assistant position in Bristol involves supporting kitchen operations across various sites. The role includes food preparation, serving meals, and maintaining rigorous hygiene standards by cleaning kitchen and dining spaces. Working 20 or 35 hours weekly, shifts are daytime and term‑time friendly. Pay ranges from £12.71 to £13.45 per hour based on experience, with holiday pay accrued and weekly wages.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with food preparation
• Serving meals to students and staff
• Maintaining high levels of kitchen hygiene
• Cleaning and clearing kitchen and dining areas
• Supporting the kitchen team during busy service periods

What We’re Looking For

• Previous catering or hospitality experience
• Experience in contract catering (desirable)
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Professional, reliable, and organised approach
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude

Application Requirements

• Proof of right to work in the UK
• Passport / Birth Certificate / National ID
• Proof of address
• National Insurance number
• Bank details
• Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 preferred but not essential)

Benefits

• Flexible, term‑time friendly shifts
• Daytime hours
• Paid weekly
• Holiday pay accrued
• Ongoing temporary assignments
• Opportunity to work across a variety of catering environments
• Support from a friendly, dedicated agency team

Equal Opportunities

Kellan Group (including all of our brands, Berkeley Scott and Xpress Recruitment) are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business.

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