Catering Assistant - School Kitchen | Term-Time Hours & Growth

Grow and Thrive Limited; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time hours

Training provided

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Aspens Services is recruiting a Catering Assistant to support basic food prep and frontline service in a school catering environment. You will handle tills during service and help maintain a clean, safe kitchen.

The role offers term-time, Monday–Friday hours with no late nights or weekends, paid at £12.71 per hour. You’ll receive training and have opportunities to grow through our Learning & Development team, with a DBS disclosure required.

Qualifications

• Team-oriented candidate for busy catering environments.
• Catering or fast-paced service experience preferred.
• Basic health and safety knowledge; training provided if needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic food preparation during service.
• Provide friendly, polite customer service at tills and in queues.
• Maintain a clean, safe kitchen and comply with health and safety standards.
• Support team to ensure smooth lunchtime service.

Skills

Team player

Catering experience

Health & safety basics

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2

Job description

Aspens Services is recruiting a Catering Assistant to support basic food prep and frontline service in a school catering environment. You will handle tills during service and help maintain a clean, safe kitchen.

The role offers term-time, Monday–Friday hours with no late nights or weekends, paid at £12.71 per hour. You’ll receive training and have opportunities to grow through our Learning & Development team, with a DBS disclosure required.