General Catering Assistant Kingsway Infants

Hertfordshire Catering Ltd (HCL); Watford; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Refer a Friend reward (T&Cs apply)

DBS paid by employer

Exclusive discounts via Vivup

Job summary

Hertfordshire Catering Ltd (HCL) is hiring a Catering Assistant for Kingsway Infants School. You will help prepare and serve meals to children, follow health and safety rules, and assist with deliveries while maintaining a clean kitchen and dining area.

The role is term-time only, with uniform provided and opportunities for progression. The ideal candidate is safeguarding-minded, punctual, and customer-focused, with a basic understanding of safety procedures and knowledge of allergens.

Qualifications

• Safeguarding of children and young people is a priority.
• Food hygiene level 2 certification is preferred.
• Basic understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of key allergens is preferred.
• Committed team player with reliable attendance.
• Demonstrates good customer service and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, cooking and serve meals to children.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Receive, check and organise supplier deliveries.
• Carry out washing-up duties and maintain a clean kitchen and dining area.
• Represent Hertfordshire Catering Ltd and reflect our values.

Skills

Food hygiene level 2

Punctuality

Team player

Customer service

Health & safety

Allergens knowledge

Job description

Catering Assistant based at Kingsway Infants School 15hpw

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 (£8,389 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.