Catering Assistant Summary

Aspens Services Ltd; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A school catering company in Bracknell is seeking a Catering Assistant to support food preparation and ensure excellent service. The role includes working 25 hours per week during term time, focusing on cleanliness and customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have previous catering experience and the ability to work in a team. Training will be provided for required skills.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Support for training and apprenticeships

No late nights

Qualifications

• Experience in catering is preferred but not mandatory.
• Ability to work in a team and handle busy service periods.
• No prior Food Hygiene training needed as training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and service.
• Operate tills during service.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Previous catering experience

Teamwork in fast-paced environment

Food Hygiene Level 2

Basic knowledge of health and safety practices

Job description

Overview

As a Catering Assistant, you will support the team in basic food preparation and provide excellent service to both students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Working on the tills during service (full training will be provided)
• Cleaning duties within the kitchen
• Ensuring Health & Safety compliance is met
• Providing a friendly and polite customer service for all

We need someone who shares our passion for delivering exceptional food and service to our schools, along with the following skills and experience:

Skills & experience

• Previous catering experience
• You\'ve worked as part of a team before in a fast-paced environment
• You have your Food Hygiene level 2 (preferred, but not essential as training will be given)
• You have basic knowledge of health and safety practices

About Aspens Services

Aspens Services Ltd is a market-leading contract catering company specialising in school food. By combining our understanding of the education sector with our knowledge of what\'s on trend in the food world, we encourage creativity and excitement in our kitchens. This allows our teams to do what they do best and provide fantastic food experiences for the children.

Role details

• 25 hours per week, with no late nights
• Working 38 weeks per year based around term time
• £12.21 per hour
• Monday to Friday during school term time, meaning more time with friends and family and no working at Christmas

Benefits & development

• Working for a fast-growing, ambitious company with opportunities for career progression
• A dedicated L&D team to support you in developing your skills, including apprenticeships and training courses that are available for everyone

Please note, we do expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people, and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought by the company.