General Catering Assistant

Holroyd Howe; Greater London; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Volunteer days

Grandparent leave 3 days

Maternity leave 24 weeks

Bespoke training & development

Pension & life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing hub & EAP

Free meals at work

Career development & apprenticeships

Job summary

Holroyd Howe is hiring a Catering Assistant for Dulwich Prep. This term-time role runs 11:00–18:30 over 35 weeks, with a pay of £13.45 per hour.

You will join a dedicated kitchen team in a supportive, food-led education environment, contributing to safe, clean, and efficient service for students. Responsibilities include customer service, kitchen cleanliness, basic prep, stock deliveries, and strict adherence to allergen controls and health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Customer service focus with good attention to detail.
• Strong communicator and team player.
• Willingness to learn in a food-led education setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous customer service and maintain attention to detail.
• Keep kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas clean.
• Assist chefs with basic food preparation and stock deliveries.
• Operate dishwashers and follow sanitation practices.
• Follow health, safety, and hygiene regulations at all times.
• Support daily kitchen operations and service setup.
• Follow allergen controls and uphold safety standards.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

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