Catering Assistant School - Taunton

Berkeley Scott; Taunton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Part-time hours Mon-Fri

Potential for ongoing or permanentWork

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Berkeley Scott Limited is recruiting a Catering Assistant for a Taunton school catering team. The role involves hands-on food preparation, service to pupils and staff, and maintaining high hygiene standards.

It runs Monday to Friday, 7am to 3pm, with a temporary contract and possible temp-to-perm or permanent placement for the right candidate. The position requires an Enhanced DBS, reliability, and the ability to work well in a team with attention to health and safety.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (essential).
• Previous experience in a catering or kitchen assistant role (desirable).
• Strong awareness of food hygiene and safety procedures.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and serving to staff and pupils.
• Support with kitchen setup and cleaning before and after service.
• Ensure health, safety and food hygiene standards are maintained.
• Restock supplies and assist with deliveries as needed.
• Work efficiently as part of a small catering team.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Health & Safety awareness

Job description

This temporary Catering Assistant School - Taunton position with Berkeley Scott offers weekly pay and an immediate start. Working Monday to Friday, 7am to 3pm, the successful candidate supports a school catering team in Taunton with food preparation, service to pupils and staff, and kitchen setup and cleaning before and after service. Duties also include restocking supplies, assisting with deliveries, and upholding health, safety and food hygiene standards throughout. Reliability, enthusiasm and a hands-on approach are essential, along with the ability to work efficiently within a team. The contract is temporary, with potential for temp-to-perm or permanent placement for the right person. Catering Assistant Schoolandndash; Taunton Location: Taunton, Somerset Contract Type: Temporary, with potential for temp-to-perm or permanent placement Hours: andnbsp;monday-friday 7am-3pmandnbsp; Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

Weandrsquo;re currently recruiting a reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join a busy school catering environment in Taunton. This is a hands-on role supporting the catering team with food preparation, service, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and serving food to staff and pupils.
• Support with kitchen setup and cleaning duties before and after service.
• Ensure all health, safety, and food hygiene standards are maintained.
• Restock supplies and assist with deliveries as needed.
• Work efficiently as part of a small, friendly catering team.

Requirements

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (essential).
• Previous experience in a catering or kitchen assistant role (desirable).
• Strong awareness of food hygiene and safety procedures.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay.
• Consistent, part-time hours (Monday to Friday).
• Opportunity for ongoing or permanent work.
• Supportive and friendly working environment.

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