General Catering Assistant Hillmead Primary School

Hertfordshire Catering Ltd (HCL); Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Rewards: Refer a Friend £500 (T&Cs)

Career progression opportunities

Exclusive discounts via Vivup

Wellbeing support via EAP and Stream

Job summary

Hertfordshire Catering Ltd (HCL) is recruiting a Catering Assistant for Hillmead Primary School in Bishop's Stortford. The role is 16.25 hours per week term time only, with duties including food prep, serving meals to children, and maintaining a clean kitchen and dining area.

Qualifications include safeguarding commitment, Health & Safety awareness, and (preferred) Food Hygiene Level 2. Uniform provided and additional staff benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Safeguarding children and young people commitment.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Basic knowledge of allergens is preferred.
• Strong teamwork and customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, cooking and serve meals to children.
• Adhere to Health & Safety regulations in school surroundings.
• Receive, check and organise supplier deliveries.
• Carry out washing-up duties and keep kitchen and dining area clean.
• Represent HCL and reflect our values in all tasks.

Skills

Food safety basics

Allergen awareness

Punctuality

Team player

Education

Food hygiene level 2 certification (preferred)

Job description

General Catering Assistant Hillmead Primary School

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
• 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

Salary: £12.71 per hour (£9,088 per annum)

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

Catering Assistant career with HCL starts here.