Catering Assistant – Term-Time School Kitchen

Aspens Services Ltd.; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Aspens Services Ltd in Newcastle is seeking a Catering Assistant to support our school kitchen, handling basic food preparation and delivering friendly service during the lunch rush.

You’ll work Monday to Friday during term time, 15 hours a week across 38 weeks, with full training provided and DBS disclosure. A team player with prior catering experience is ideal; Food Hygiene Level 2 is welcome but not essential as training is provided.

Qualifications

• Team player and thrive as part of a busy team.
• Previous catering or fast-paced service experience.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety practices.
• Food Hygiene Level 2 is great, but training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Customer Interaction: Working on the tills during service with full training provided.
• Front-Line Service: Providing friendly, polite service to students and staff.
• Essential Support: Assisting the team with basic food preparation.
• Maintaining Standards: Ensuring a safe, clean kitchen environment and health and safety compliance.

Skills

Team player

Catering/fast-paced service experience

Health and safety knowledge

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2

Job description

Aspens Services Ltd in Newcastle is seeking a Catering Assistant to support our school kitchen, handling basic food preparation and delivering friendly service during the lunch rush.

You’ll work Monday to Friday during term time, 15 hours a week across 38 weeks, with full training provided and DBS disclosure. A team player with prior catering experience is ideal; Food Hygiene Level 2 is welcome but not essential as training is provided.