Catering Assistant School – Taunton

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

Job summary

A catering services provider in Taunton is seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistant. The role involves food preparation and serving in a school environment, with hours from 11am to 2pm, Monday to Friday. Candidates should have an Enhanced DBS and experience in catering. The position offers competitive pay, consistent part-time hours, and potential for permanent placement in a supportive, friendly environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Consistent, part-time hours

Opportunity for ongoing or permanent work

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is essential.
• Previous experience in a catering or kitchen assistant role is 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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