Flexible Catering Assistant — Weekly Pay, Varied Sites

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Berkeley Scott Recruitment in Middlesbrough seeks a Catering Assistant for temporary assignments across schools, care homes, events and contract sites. Flexible daytime, evening or term-time shifts align with your schedule, handling food prep, service and cleanliness to support catering teams.

Positions offer weekly pay and consistent work with a supportive agency guiding you through placements. Competitive salary reflects experience and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Catering Assistant, Kitchen Assistant or Food Service Assistant.
• Experience within schools, care homes, events or contract catering is advantageous.
• Food Safety and Allergen qualifications, or willingness to complete Enhanced DBS with child barring, or willingness to obtain, for school-based roles.
• Strong communication, customer service and organisational skills.
• A reliable, professional and flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Chefs, Catering Managers and kitchen teams.
• Preparing and serving hot and cold food.
• Serving pupils, residents, customers and guests.
• Assisting with events, functions and hospitality services.
• Setting up and clearing down catering areas.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety.

Skills

Catering experience

Food safety knowledge

Strong communication

Customer service

Organisational skills

Job description

Berkeley Scott Recruitment in Middlesbrough seeks a Catering Assistant for temporary assignments across schools, care homes, events and contract sites. Flexible daytime, evening or term-time shifts align with your schedule, handling food prep, service and cleanliness to support catering teams.

Positions offer weekly pay and consistent work with a supportive agency guiding you through placements. Competitive salary reflects experience and client requirements.