Food Service Assistant

Holroyd Howe; Kenilworth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract catering service is seeking a Food Service Assistant to join their team at Crackley Hall School. This role focuses on providing exceptional food service in a vibrant environment while maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety. Ideal candidates will have catering experience and strong communication skills. The position includes several benefits such as holiday days, training opportunities, and free meals while at work.

Benefits

28 Days Holiday including bank holidays

3 Volunteering Days

3 Days Grandparent Leave

24 Weeks Enhanced Maternity Leave

Bespoke Training & Development

Pension & Life Insurance

Discounts via Perkbox App

Wellbeing Hub & Employee Assistance Programme

Free Meals While at Work

Career Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in catering, food service, or hospitality is desirable.
• Basic food hygiene knowledge or certification is a plus (training available).
• Strong communication skills and a friendly, professional approach.
• Attention to detail with a focus on high standards of presentation and service.
• Flexibility, reliability, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation, service, and presentation of meals.
• Ensuring high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and safety.
• Contributing to a welcoming and efficient dining experience.

Skills

Catering experience

Food hygiene knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a dedicated Food Service Assistant to join our team at Crackley Hall School. This role involves delivering exceptional food service to support and inspire students and staff in a vibrant school environment. Located in a nurturing and supportive setting, Crackley Hall School is known for its commitment to excellence and creating a positive environment for all. If you're enthusiastic about food service and ready to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Holroyd Howe is one of the UK's leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school. To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients. We pride ourselves on:

• Sustainability: ethics of sourcing and how meals are prepared
• Nutrition: healthy diets for development, meals prepared from scratch
• Food Innovation: training opportunities, tasting tables, theme days, chef demonstrations, and supplier showcases
• Engaging dining experiences to explore, be curious, and enjoy meals

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation, service, and presentation of meals.
• Ensuring high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and safety.
• Contributing to a welcoming and efficient dining experience.

Qualifications & Skills

• Previous experience in catering, food service, or hospitality is desirable.
• Basic food hygiene knowledge or certification is a plus (training available).
• Strong communication skills and a friendly, professional approach.
• Attention to detail with a focus on high standards of presentation and service.
• Flexibility, reliability, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Benefits & Perks

• 28 Days Holiday (including bank holidays)
• 3 Volunteering Days to make a difference
• 3 Days Grandparent Leave for special family moments
• 24 Weeks Enhanced Maternity Leave
• Training & Development: Bespoke opportunities to grow your career
• Pension & Life Insurance for peace of mind
• Discounts via Perkbox App for high street shops, holidays, and cinema
• Wellbeing Hub & Employee Assistance Programme
• Free Meals While at Work
• Career Growth: Opportunities and HIT Apprenticeships available for all experience levels