General Catering Assistant

HCL; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Refer a Friend bonus

Career progression opportunities

Vivup discounts

Wellbeing program

DBS paid by employer

Job summary

HCL is recruiting a Catering Assistant based at Hillmead Primary School to help prepare and serve meals for pupils during term time only. The role supports a safe, clean kitchen and dining area and involves receiving deliveries, maintaining hygiene standards, and representing the company with a positive ethos.

Hours are 16.25 per week with no weekends or late nights, and holidays are enjoyed during school breaks. Uniform is provided and there are progression opportunities within the team.

Qualifications

• Committed to safeguarding children and young people.
• Food hygiene level 2 certification (preferred).
• Basic understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of key allergens (preferred).
• Delivers high-quality customer service.
• Demonstrate good punctuality.
• Driven to succeed and grow.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, cooking and serve meals to children.
• Upholding Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Adhering with Health & Safety regulations.
• Receiving, checking, and organising supplier deliveries.
• Carry out washing-up duties, maintain a clean hygienic kitchen and dining area.
• Representing HCL and reflecting our values in everything you do.

Skills

Food safety awareness

Team player

Punctual and reliable

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Food hygiene level 2 certification

Job description

Catering Assistant based at Hillmead Primary School 16.25 hours per week

At HCL SAFEGUARDING IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY. The safety of children and young people is at the heart of everything we do.

About us:

At HCL, we're more than just a caterer. We proudly serve over 16 million meals a year, delivering outstanding dining experiences across schools and the commercial sector.

As a Catering Assistant, your career starts here. We're passionate about developing our people, offering clear progression routes, ongoing training, and the support you need to thrive and advance within our team.

Let's talk about the role of a Catering Assistant:

• Assist with food preparation, cooking and serve meals to children
• Upholding Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Adhering with Health & Safety regulations
• Receiving, checking, and organising supplier deliveries
• Carry out washing-up duties, maintain a clean hygienic kitchen and dining area
• Representing HCL and reflecting our values in everything you do

About the Ideal Catering Assistant:

• Committed to safeguarding children and young people
• Food hygiene level 2 certification (preferred)
• Basic understanding of health and safety procedures
• Knowledge of key allergens (preferred)
• A committed team player
• Delivers high-quality customer service
• Demonstrate good punctuality
• Driven to succeed and grow

Why join us?

Salary:

£12.71 per hour (£9,088 per annum)

Hours:

16.25 hours per week - No Weekends, No Late Nights

Schedule:

Term Time Only - Enjoy all School Holidays off

• Uniform provided
• Rewards: Spread the Word & Earn Up to £500 - Refer a Friend! (T&Cs apply)
• Succeed with us: Career progression opportunities
• Excusive discounts: via VIVUP for supermarkets, cinemas, retail, dining, hotels, and family activities
• Wellbeing matters: Support through EAP & Financial Support via Stream
• Safeguarding: Enhanced DBS Disclosure paid by HCL - No Cost to You

If you're passionate, driven and ready to grow, we'd love to hear from you.