Catering Assistant School – Taunton

Berkeley Scott; Taunton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A catering agency is seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join a busy school catering environment in Taunton. The role involves preparing and serving food, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting the kitchen team during Monday to Friday shifts of 11 am to 2 pm. Ideal candidates will have an Enhanced DBS, experience in catering, and a strong awareness of food hygiene. Competitive hourly pay and consistent part-time hours are offered.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Consistent part-time hours

Opportunity for ongoing work

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.

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.

Skills

Food hygiene awareness

Reliability

Punctuality

Job description

Catering Assistant School– Taunton

Location : Taunton, Somerset

Contract Type : Temporary, with potential for temp-to-perm or permanent placement

Hours : 16.5 hours per week (part-time)

Start Date : ASAP

About the Role

We’re currently recruiting a reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join a busy school catering environment in Taunton. hours are 11am-2pm monday to friday.

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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