General Catering Assistant - 25 Hours, Term Time Only

Holroyd Howe; Stamford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering provider in Stamford is looking for a General Catering Assistant to deliver high-quality meals in a school setting. This full-time position (25 hours per week) involves assisting the catering team and ensuring food safety. The ideal candidate will have a strong team spirit, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Volunteering days

Discounts on high street brands

Free meals while at work

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Keen to learn on the job.
• Hold Food Safety Level 2 (or be able to achieve on appointment).
• A 'can do' attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support food and service delivery across the school.
• Assist Catering Team and Chef Managers in food service.
• Ensure food is handled correctly according to safety standards.

Skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Flexible approach to working hours

Excellent customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Level 2 Food Safety Qualification

Level 2 H & S Qualification

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Company Description

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 & HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
  
  

About the role:

We are seeking enthusiastic and reliable General Catering Assistant to support the day-to-day food and service delivery across the school. This role is essential in ensuring pupils, staff, and visitors receive high-quality, nutritious meals served with care, efficiency, and attention to detail.

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.

Our mission is simple: 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.

Job Description

Full Time: 25 hours per week on a flexible shift pattern

Salary: £12.21 per hour

Location: Stamford

You will assist the Catering Team and Chef Managers in all aspects of food service and cleaning equipment as required.

With an excellent eye for detail and high health and safety standards, you will ensure all food is handled in accordance with the standards set by our Food Safety & Quality management system. Alongside this, you will be responsible for delivering and maintaining excellent stock control skills and carry out and record any checks required on behalf of the Chef Manager or Catering Supervisor.

You will be a polite and enthusiastic individual, with high standards for customer service and a 'can do' attitude. There are a variety of shift patterns available.

We also love to invest in our staff, so you will receive training from the first week you start, including courses on Food Hygiene level 2, allergens training and fire safety. We'll also look to develop you and encourage your growth through the business.

Our Ideal candidate will have the following characteristics in line with our values

Togetherness

• Ability to work as part of a team
• A flexible approach to working hours
• Be supportive of colleagues
  
  

Nurture

• Keen to learn on the job
• Hold Food Safety Level 2 (or be able to achieve on appointment)
  
  

Pride

• Be honest and trustworthy
• Able to work independently
• Have a can-do approach
  
  

Qualifications

• Level 2 Food Safety Qualification (Desirable)
• Level 2 H & S Qualification (Desirable)
• First Aid Certificate (Desirable)
  
  

Additional Information

We pride ourselves on:

People first

We’re a company of individuals, united in doing our best for our clients.

Great food, always

Using only the best ingredients, our food is fresh, authentic and tailored to each school, age group, and specific needs and preferences.

Food education

We educate pupils through food, encouraging them to understand and develop their own personal tastes and make informed food choices.

Respect in everything we do

Our respectful codes of conduct inform how we behave towards our clients and customers, suppliers and business partners, and each other.

Fresh thinking

New ideas for food, service and ways of working help us maintain our position as creative leaders in school catering.

In order to be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK.

Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe involve regulated activity. It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working with children to apply for such roles. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Barred List check will be required for all successful applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide information about relevant criminal offences and will be subject to an online search of publicly available information. This search helps identify any issues that may affect suitability to work with children.

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.