Driver/General Assistant

Accent Catering Services Ltd; Steyning; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Career development opportunities

Discount platform with offers

HIT apprenticeships

Team events

Shining stars awards

Pension scheme

Work life balance

Employee Assistance Programme

Company sick pay

Job summary

Accent Catering Services Ltd are seeking a reliable Driver / Catering Assistant to support catering operations across Steyning sites. You will transport food and supplies between locations using the company van, ensuring deliveries are safe, efficient and on time.

In addition to driving duties, you will assist with food preparation and kitchen support, while maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety. A DBS check and English communication skills are required. Full training provided.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driving licence and be able to drive.
• Good communication skills and clear English language.
• DBS clearance required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver meals, equipment, and supplies between Steyning sites using the company van.
• Assist with basic food preparation and kitchen duties in the production kitchen.
• Support catering teams across multiple locations as needed.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and health & safety.
• Keep the delivery vehicle clean, tidy, and roadworthy; report issues.

Skills

Driver

Communication

English fluency

DBS clearance

Job description

We are looking for a reliable and flexible Driver / Catering Assistant to join our team supporting catering operations across our Steyning sites.

Steyning consists of five different sites spread across a large geographical area, supported by one central production kitchen. A key part of this role is transporting food and supplies between locations using the company van, ensuring deliveries are completed safely, efficiently, and on time.

In addition to driving duties, you will assist the catering team with food preparation and general kitchen support., Deliver food, equipment, and supplies between sites using the company van.

• Ensure all deliveries are made safely and on schedule.
• Assist with basic food preparation and kitchen duties within the production kitchen.
• Support catering teams as required across multiple locations.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and health & safety.
• Keep the delivery vehicle clean, tidy, and roadworthy, reporting any issues as needed.

The ideal candidate must be able to drive and have a clean driving licence and will require a DBS which must also be clean for this role., This is a customer facing position so in addition to the above you will also need good communication skills and be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the English language.

Experience in a similar role would be an advantage but full training will be provided for the successful candidate.

Accent Catering Services Ltd are one of the UK's leading contract caterers providing innovative food service solutions to a variety of Schools and Businesses.

We are a talented bunch of professionals who create bespoke catering provisions to suit each contract- no two are the same.

We are passionate about our people and invest in the training and development of our teams, actively encouraging career progression and giving our teams the tools, they need to thrive in their job roles.

Competitive salaries

• Free meals on duty
• Career development opportunities
• Reward gateway platform with multiple discounts and offers
• HIT apprenticeships for all experience levels
• Team events and competitions throughout the year
• Shining stars awards
• Pension scheme and life insurance
• Work life balance
• Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and financial support
• Company sick pay scheme