Catering Assistant - Woodville Primary School

Compass Group; South Woodham Ferrers; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a Catering Assistant to support operations at Woodville Primary School in South Woodham Ferrers. This part-time role involves food preparation, customer service, and maintaining hygiene standards. Applicants should have a passion for food and strong communication skills. This position offers a good work-life balance with term-time only hours, along with benefits like holiday pay and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Holiday pay

NEST pension scheme

Comprehensive Employee Assist Programme

Good work/family life balance

Qualifications

• Must be able to work well as part of a team.
• Must provide two references.
• Must pass an Enhanced DBS / Criminal Record Check.

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.

Skills

Passionate about food

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Reliability and punctuality

Friendly and approachable

Job description

Overview

Pabulum Catering are recruiting for a Catering Assistant to support activity at Woodville Primary School. We offer a good work–life balance, a supportive culture, and opportunities to grow within a growing business focused on healthy food for children.

Responsibilities

• Preparing our 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

Qualifications

• Passionate about food
• A fantastic communicator who works well as part of a team
• Able to work under pressure
• An exceptional timekeeper and reliable
• Friendly and approachable

Role details and benefits

• 10 hours per week
• Term time only
• £12.21 per hour
• Monday to Friday
• Holiday pay
• NEST pension scheme
• Comprehensive Employee Assist Programme
• Excellent work/family life balance due to term time only contract

Additional requirements

As you will be working in Education, you must provide two employment/character references and we’ll also carry out an Enhanced DBS / Criminal Record Check (which we’ll pay for).

About Pabulum / Diversity

#PabulumCH&CO, a part of Compass Group UK&I, is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!