Flexible Catering Assistant — Term-Time & Weekly Pay

The Berkeley Scott Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term time work

Flexible hours

Weekly pay

Ongoing temp work

Regular shifts

Shift flexibility

Career growth

Friendly agency support

Job summary

Berkeley Scott Recruitment is actively recruiting experienced Catering Assistants in Preston to support Education, Healthcare and business & industry units.

We offer term-time and non-term-time roles with school hours to fit childcare, weekly pay and ongoing temporary catering work across schools in the Preston area. You will support kitchen teams, assist with food service, and maintain high hygiene standards while following food safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Food Safety and Food Allergen qualifications are essential
• Enhanced DBS with child barring or willingness to obtain is essential
• Strong communication and organisational skills required
• Ability to work in fast-paced catering environments
• Positive, reliable and professional approach to work

Responsibilities

• Support Chef/Catering Manager and kitchen teams
• Assist with preparation and service of hot and cold food items
• Assist with food service for children, liaising with teachers and care workers
• Operate tills and handle payments where required
• Clear down and close units at end of shifts
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards
• Follow food safety and allergen legislation at all times
• Keep service areas clean, stocked and well organised
• Work closely with school staff to deliver efficient service

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Independent worker

Customer service

Education

Food Safety Qualification

Allergen awareness training

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Berkeley Scott Recruitment is actively recruiting experienced Catering Assistants in Preston to support Education, Healthcare and business & industry units.

We offer term-time and non-term-time roles with school hours to fit childcare, weekly pay and ongoing temporary catering work across schools in the Preston area. You will support kitchen teams, assist with food service, and maintain high hygiene standards while following food safety regulations.