Catering Assistant with Driving

Grow and Thrive Limited; Ibstock; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Aspens Services is seeking a Catering Assistant with Driving to support school kitchens and deliveries. You will assist with basic food preparation, operate tills during service, and ensure friendly, efficient service to students and staff.

Role focuses on term-time hours, with training provided for health and safety. Driving is required to deliver meals between schools, contributing to a smooth lunchtime operation.

Qualifications

• Customer interaction on tills during service with full training provided.
• Front-line service to students and staff in a busy school catering environment.
• Basic food preparation to support kitchen activity.
• Maintain a safe, clean kitchen and follow Health and Safety compliance.
• Holding a full UK driving licence is required (training provided for DBS).

Responsibilities

• Work on tills during service.
• Provide friendly service to students and staff.
• Assist the team with basic food preparation.
• Ensure a safe, clean kitchen and Health & Safety compliance.

Skills

Customer interaction

Front-line service

Basic food preparation

Health & safety awareness

Driving licence

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2

Job description

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Aspens Services is a market-leading contract caterer specialising in school food. We don't just serve meals—we create fantastic food experiences that fuel young minds! By blending deep knowledge of the education sector with the latest high-street food trends, we encourage creativity and excitement in every kitchen. Our commitment to quality care for both clients and children has fueled rapid growth, and we are looking for passionate people like you to join our journey.

The Role:

As a Catering Assistant (with Driving), you will be a vital part of the team, making the lunchtime rush run smoothly. Your day will involve supporting the kitchen in basic food preparation, providing excellent service, and safely delivering meals from one school to another.

You’ll be making a real difference through responsibilities that include:

• Customer Interaction: Working on the tills during service (don’t worry, full training is provided!).


• Front-Line Service: Providing friendly, polite customer service to all students and staff.


• Essential Support: Assisting the team with basic food preparation


• Maintaining Standards: Ensuring a safe, clean kitchen environment and meeting Health and Safety compliance

About You:

We’re looking for someone who shares our passion for delivering exceptional food and service to our schools.

If you have these skills and qualities, we want to hear from you:

You’re a team player and thrive as part of a busy team

You have previous catering or fast-paced service experience

You have a basic knowledge of health and safety practices

The Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification is great, but not essential, as we can provide the training!

You will hold a full UK driving licence

Why Join the Aspens Family?

Great Work-Life Balance:

You’ll work Monday to Friday during school term time - that means no late nights, no weekends and no working at Christmas!

15 hours per week

38 weeks per year - what will you do with all that time off?

£12.71 per hour

Career Growth and Development:

Join a fast-growing, ambitious company. We have no ceiling in terms of where you can take your career in catering.

Benefit from a dedicated Learning & Development team offering apprenticeship and training courses to help you constantly develop your skills.

Please note: All staff must share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. The company will seek an enhanced DBS disclosure.