Catering Assistant - Reigate Priory Junior School

Olive Dining Ltd; Reigate; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-Friendly Hours

Weekends Off

Supportive Team Culture

Free Meals on Duty

Wellbeing Programme including CBT/asss

Room to Grow

Job summary

Olive Dining Ltd is seeking a GeneralAssistant to support both front of house and back of house operations in our school catering environment. The role runs Monday to Friday, 11am–2pm (15 hours) during term time (39 weeks) with a pay rate of £12.71 per hour.

You’ll assist with food preparation, cleaning, and snack duties while upholding high standards of hygiene and customer service. Immediate start available in a family-friendly, growth-focused team.

Qualifications

• Hands-on approach and ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen.
• Understanding of good food hygiene and health and safety practices.
• Background in kitchens, school meals, hospitality, or customer-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• GeneralAssistant to support front of house and back of house operations.
• Carry out general kitchen duties, including cleaning, preparing food and snacks.
• Role starts immediately.

Skills

Hands-on

Food hygiene

Kitchen experience

Job description

If you’re passionate about food, love working in a team, and thrive in a fast-paced environment with purpose, this could be the perfect role for you.

Who We Are:

At Olive Dining, we believe great food brings people together and there’s no better place to do that than in schools, where young minds are growing every day.

We’re a dedicated school catering company serving fresh, nutritious meals to students across London, Kent, Surrey, and Essex. Now, we’re on the lookout for a GeneralAssistant to help us create delicious dishes and keep our kitchens running smoothly, with plenty of smiles along the way in the kitchen. We offer,Family-Friendly Hours, WeekendsOff (Yes, really)Supportive Team Culture, You're never just a number here.Free Meals on Duty, Because Chefs should never work hungry!Wellbeing First, Access to an Employee Assistance Programme including free CBT, health, and financial support.Room to Grow, We believe in promoting from within and helping our people thrive.

The Role:

• GeneralAssistant
• Monday to Friday
• 11am - 2pm ( 15 Hours )
• Term time only (39 Weeks)
• £12.71 per hour
• Career Progression.

Job details:

• GeneralAssistant to support front of house and back of house operations.
• GeneralAssistant to carry out general kitchen duties, including cleaning, preparing food and snacks.
• GeneralAssistant to start immediately.

What You’ll Need:

• Hands on approach.
• Understanding of good food hygiene and health and safety.
• Previous background in kitchens, school meals, hospitality, or customer-facing roles.

This Role Is Perfect If You

• Love working with fresh, quality food
• Enjoy being part of a family-run business
• Take pride in what you do.
• Are a positive, reliable person who enjoys working as part of a team.
• Like a role where every day is a little different.Want to work somewhere that values its people.
• Career progression, development and training plans - Grow with us.

Are ready to bring your ideas, creativity, and energy to the table?