Catering Assistant – School Lunch Service (Term-Time)

Grow and Thrive Limited; Thundersley; On-site; GBP 9,919,000 - 11,021,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Term-time schedule

Job summary

Aspens Services is a market-leading contract caterer specialising in school food. We are looking for a Catering Assistant to join our Essex-based kitchen, supporting basic food preparation and delivering friendly service during the lunchtime rush.

You will work Monday to Friday, 15 hours per week across 38 weeks of the school year, with full training provided. A Food Hygiene Level 2 is helpful but not essential.

Qualifications

• Team player with ability to work in a busy catering team.
• Previous catering or fast-paced service experience.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety practices.
• Food Hygiene Level 2 is preferred but training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Customer Interaction: Working on the tills during service with full training provided.
• Front-line service: Providing friendly, polite service to students and staff.
• Essential Support: Assisting the team with basic food preparation.
• Maintaining Standards: Ensuring a safe, clean kitchen and Health & Safety compliance.

Skills

Team player

Catering experience

Health & Safety knowledge

Food Hygiene Level 2

Job description

Aspens Services is a market-leading contract caterer specialising in school food. We are looking for a Catering Assistant to join our Essex-based kitchen, supporting basic food preparation and delivering friendly service during the lunchtime rush.

You will work Monday to Friday, 15 hours per week across 38 weeks of the school year, with full training provided. A Food Hygiene Level 2 is helpful but not essential.