General Catering Assistant

Purchaseyourfreedom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Volunteer days

Grandparent leave

Enhanced maternity leave 24 weeks

Pension & life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing hub

Free meals at work

Career development & Apprenticeships

Job summary

Holroyd Howe is recruiting a Catering Assistant for Dulwich Prep in London. This term-time role runs 11:00 to 18:30, 35 weeks per year, with an hourly rate of £13.45. You will join the kitchen team in a supportive education setting, helping maintain a clean, safe and efficient operation.

Responsibilities include customer service, kitchen cleanliness, basic food prep assistance, and allergen controls, with training and development opportunities within a high-profile catering environment.

Qualifications

• Customer service and attention to detail required.
• Good hygiene practices and kitchen cleanliness understood.
• Experience in fast-paced kitchen environments is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide great customer service and assist with food service.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment and work areas.
• Assist chefs with basic prep and stock deliveries.
• Operate dishwashers and ensure sanitation standards.
• Follow health, safety and allergen controls at all times.
• Support daily kitchen operations and service setup.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Good communication

Team player

Job description

Job Title: Catering Assistant
Location: Dulwich Prep - 38-42 Alleyn Park, London SE21 7AA
Contract Type: Term-time only! 35working weeks. 11am to 6.30pm
Hourly Rate: £13.45 per hour

Why Join us?

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• 3 volunteering days to give back to causes you care about
• 3 days grandparent leave for those special family moments
• 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training & development opportunities
• Pension & life insurance
• Discounts on high street brands, cinema & holidays via the Perkbox App
• Wellbeing hub & access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals while at work
• Career development & Apprenticeships for all experience levels

About the role:

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Catering Assistant to join the kitchen team at Dulwich Prep. This is a great opportunity to play a vital part in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment in a supportive, food-led Education setting.

You will be joining Holroyd Howe, 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.

The safety and wellbeing of the people we serve is at the heart of everything we do. A key element is effective allergen management; achieved through training, communication, and care, we create mealtimes where every pupil has a safe experience. Our mission is simple: to provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their job and our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Have a great costumer service and attention to detail, good comunicator
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas
• Assist chefs with basic food prep and stock deliveries
• Operate dishwashers and ensure proper sanitation practices
• Follow health, safety, and hygiene regulations at all times
• Support the team in daily kitchen operations and setup for service
• Accountability for following and championing allergen controls

Additional Information

Candidate Profile:

• A keen interest in food and cooking, eager to learn and develop skills
• Good attention to detail and understanding of hygiene practices
• Team player with a positive and flexible attitude
• Previous kitchen experience or relevant training is beneficial but not essential
• Willingness to work in an education or high-profile catering environment is desirable