Catering Assistant: Prep, Service & Kitchen Support

Teaching Vacancies; Totnes; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Ace Catering is seeking a Catering Assistant to support school catering operations in Totnes. You will help with basic food preparation, cooking, serving meals, and maintaining a clean, hygienic kitchen environment to ensure smooth daily operations.

The role requires a welcoming, polite team player who can work under pressure and follow health and safety procedures. Training and development opportunities are available within a collaborative school catering team.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering is preferred.
• Understanding of food hygiene standards is essential.
• Previous food handling experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Basic preparation of food and simple cooking.
• Serving meals with proper portion control.
• Serve customers politely and maintain a friendly service.
• Clean kitchen, surrounds and equipment in line with hygiene standards.
• Washing up and general kitchen duties as directed.
• Use kitchen equipment as directed by Kitchen Manager.
• Prepare dining area and maintain food safety practices.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations at all times.
• Support promotions and participate in training.

Skills

Team player

Welcoming environment

Polite

Work under pressure

Food hygiene

Food prep

Can-do attitude

Attention to detail

Job description

Ace Catering is seeking a Catering Assistant to support school catering operations in Totnes. You will help with basic food preparation, cooking, serving meals, and maintaining a clean, hygienic kitchen environment to ensure smooth daily operations.

The role requires a welcoming, polite team player who can work under pressure and follow health and safety procedures. Training and development opportunities are available within a collaborative school catering team.