Catering Assistant - Term-Time, Weekdays, Training

Grow and Thrive Limited; Oldham; On-site; GBP 9,500 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time schedule

Apprenticeship and training courses

No late nights or weekends during term

Job summary

Aspens Services is a market-leading education catering provider delivering meals and experiences in schools. We are seeking a Catering Assistant to support our kitchen operations during the lunchtime service.

You will help with basic food preparation and front-line service, ensuring a friendly experience for students and staff. Role features term-time hours (Monday to Friday during school terms), 20 hours per week over 38 weeks, with training provided.

Qualifications

• About you section describes a team player with catering or fast-paced service experience.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety practices is desired.
• Food Hygiene Level 2 is a nice-to-have but not essential and training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Customer interaction: working on tills during service with full training provided.
• Front-line service: providing friendly, polite service to students and staff.
• Essential support: assisting with basic food preparation.
• Maintaining standards: keeping a safe, clean kitchen and meeting health and safety compliance.

Skills

Team player

Catering experience

Fast-paced service

Health and safety knowledge

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2 (nice to have)

Job description

Aspens Services is a market-leading education catering provider delivering meals and experiences in schools. We are seeking a Catering Assistant to support our kitchen operations during the lunchtime service.

You will help with basic food preparation and front-line service, ensuring a friendly experience for students and staff. Role features term-time hours (Monday to Friday during school terms), 20 hours per week over 38 weeks, with training provided.