Catering Assistant - Western House Academy

Compass Group; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering company in England seeks a Catering Assistant to deliver exceptional food experiences at Western House Academy. Ideal candidates will have a passion for food and excellent communication skills, working 20 hours a week during term time at £12.21 per hour. Join us to be part of a valued team committed to providing quality service to children.

Benefits

Holiday pay

NEST pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Work-life balance aligned with term times

Qualifications

• Strong team player with a passion for food.
• Reliable with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to handle pressure in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious food for children.
• Serve customers with excellent service.
• Comply with Food Handling and Hygiene Standards.

Skills

Passionate about food

Excellent communication

Ability to work under pressure

Reliable and punctual

Friendly and approachable

Job description

Catering Assistant - Western House Academy

Pabulum Catering is now recruiting for a Catering Assistant to help us deliver exceptional food experiences to children at Western House Academy. We offer an excellent work-life balance, support, and a fantastic company culture dedicated to providing healthy food to children. At Pabulum, our employees are valued; without them, we wouldn't be where we are today, with a strong, innovative, and growing business.

With over 120 sites across Southern England, there are plenty of opportunities for growth, learning, and development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing delicious food
• Serving customers and providing excellent service
• Working well as part of a team
• Cleaning up after service
• Replenishing counters
• Working on the tills and completing paperwork
• Complying with Food Handling and Hygiene Standards

Ideal Candidate:

• Passionate about food
• Excellent communicator and team player
• Ability to work under pressure
• Reliable and punctual
• Friendly and approachable

Role Details and Benefits:

• 20 hours per week
• Term-time only
• £12.21 per hour
• Monday to Friday
• Holiday pay
• NEST pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Work-life balance aligned with term times

At Pabulum, we emphasize three core ingredients in our role: the food—94% of which is freshly prepared on-site daily using 75% British produce; the people—delivering excellent customer experiences; and you—our valued team member.

Since working in education, you will need to provide two employment/character references, and we will conduct an Enhanced DBS/Criminal Record Check (paid for by us).

If you're interested in joining the Pabulum family, please apply online.

Job Reference: com/0108/42328001/52753725/BU

As part of Compass Group UK&I, Pabulum is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities for career advancement. We celebrate diversity and aim to make all team members feel valued, empowered, and able to thrive.