Catering Assistant - St Hugh's School

Palmer and Howells; Faringdon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Palmer & Howells is seeking a Catering Assistant at St Hugh's School, Faringdon. This role involves preparing fresh lunches during school term time and promoting a collaborative team environment. Enjoy competitive pay, significant time off, and development opportunities in a fast-growing company.

Benefits

Development opportunities including training courses

Fast-growing, ambitious company culture

No work during Christmas or weekends

Qualifications

• Versatile and outgoing approach to teamwork.
• Basic knowledge in health and safety.
• Willingness to adapt and learn in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving lunches for pupils and staff.
• Maintaining cleanliness and adhering to safety guidelines.
• Collaborating with team members to ensure quality service.

Skills

People focused

Interest in food preparation

Basic Health & Safety knowledge

Education

Food Safety L2 certificate

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Catering Assistant - St Hugh's School, Faringdon

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Client:

Palmer and Howells

Location:

Faringdon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Summary

About us:

At Palmer & Howells, we recognise that food is more than what you eat, and we also recognise that our staff are more than what's on the surface! If you have a passion for creating exceptional food then our Catering Assistant role could be perfect for you. The schools we serve go beyond the norm - they hold a real sense of collaboration, a canvas to paint togetherness on. We are looking for someone with these values to join our community of dedicated, and innovative food creators.

We're a fast-paced business with lots of opportunity and space to grow into. Development opportunities are high and we're looking for people with the flexibility and drive to grow with us.

What to expect:

Instilling a sense of teamwork, collaborating closely with the wider P&H team to produce freshly prepared lunches for pupils and school staff

Adhering to all safety guidelines including Food Hygiene and Health & Safety policy

Keeping a clean kitchen environment

Working with efficiency to maintain requirements over busy lunchtimes

Completing requirements for food service at occasions such as meetings and sports events

From time to time, your role may adapt slightly but your core task remains the same; delivering the highest quality of food and service to pupils, ensuring that the offering is innovative, fresh and delicious.

What you'll need:

A versatile, outgoing and people focused way of working, able to match our values

Basic Health & Safety knowledge - a Food Safety L2 certificate would be fantastic! But not essential

An interest in food preparation and cooking

The ability to work the hours listed and be able to easily commute to the location

Firstly, we offer fantastic hours. You'll work Monday to Friday during school term time meaning more time with friends and family and no working at Christmas!

This role is:

30 hours per week - 9am - 3pm

Working 34 weeks per year based around term time - what could you do with all that time off?

Highly competitive hourly pay

You'll also benefit from:

Working for a fast growing, ambitious company. There is no ceiling here in terms of where you can take your career

A dedicated L&D team to support you in developing your skills including apprenticeships and training courses that are available for everyone.

Palmer & Howells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, along with their protection. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with employers and the Disclosure and Barring service (DBS)