Catering Assistants

Contract Options; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on duty

Job summary

Contract Options is recruiting Catering Assistants and Kitchen Assistants to work in Maidenhead and surrounding schools. These are temporary positions with ongoing or ad-hoc opportunities in the area, with meals on duty potentially available.

Wages range £12.71–£14.00 per hour, with Monday to Friday shifts and weekly pay plus holiday pay. DBS enhanced can be arranged to support recruitment and placement in schools.

Qualifications

• Previous catering or kitchen experience
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking individuals
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• High standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Ability to work in a busy environment
• School, nursery, care home or restaurant experience is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving school meals
• Basic food preparation and assisting chefs
• Setting up and clearing dining areas
• Washing up and keeping the kitchen clean
• Following food hygiene, health & safety and allergy procedures
• Supporting the kitchen team during busy service

Skills

Good communication

Teamwork

Reliability and punctuality

Cleanliness and hygiene

Job description

CATERING & KITCHEN ASSISTANTS REQUIRED

Maidenhead & Surrounding Areas

Contract Options are looking for reliable, experienced Catering Assistants and Kitchen Assistants to work in various schools across Maidenhead and the surrounding areas.

These are temporary positions, with ongoing or ad-hoc opportunities available.

£12.71 - £14.00 per hour

Monday to Friday | Weekly Pay + Holiday Pay

Meals on duty may be available

Duties include:

• Preparing and serving school meals
• Basic food preparation and assisting chefs
• Setting up and clearing dining areas
• Washing up and keeping the kitchen clean
• Following food hygiene, health & safety and allergy procedures
• Supporting the kitchen team during busy service

We are looking for:

• Previous catering or kitchen experience
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking individuals
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• High standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Ability to work in a busy environment
• School, nursery, care home or restaurant experience is an advantage

Enhanced DBS required. Contract Options can assist with your DBS application.

A great opportunity to gain experience, meet new teams and work in different school environments — no two days are the same!