Kitchen Porter

Impact Food Group; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on shift

Training and career development

Staff discounts at retailers

Monthly incentives for top teams

Close to home - daytime hours

Job summary

Impact Food Group is hiring a Catering Assistant to support our school catering teams and deliver nutritious meals to students at Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe.

Working hours are 8:30am-3pm, Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week across 38 weeks per year. The role involves food prep, plating, and hands-on service with a focus on high standards and customer care, with DBS clearance required.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or hospitality (school catering is preferable).
• Passion for food and high standards.
• Teamwork and reliability.
• Flexible approach to working hours to support school schedules.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving meals and snacks to a high standard.
• Assisting with plating, presentation, and counter service.
• Supporting the kitchen team with food prep.
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and hygienic kitchen and dining area.
• Providing friendly and professional service to all students and staff.

Skills

Experience in catering or hospitality

Teamwork

Reliability

Flexible hours

Passion for food

Job description

Impact Food Group (IFG) is one of England's fastest-growing school food providers, serving around one million students every day across more than 1,500 schools. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing and enjoyment.

Our brands include Innovate, Cucina, Chapter One (Independent Schools), Hutchison, and Dolce, reflecting our breadth of experience and reach across the school catering sector.

We're looking for people who are passionate about great service, fantastic food, and making a positive impact.

About the role

Job Title: Catering Assistant

School Location: Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe, HP13 6QT

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Shifts & Working hours: 8:30am-3pm (30 hours per week)

Working Weeks: 38 weeks per year

Pay Details: £16,014.60 per Annum

What you'll Be Doing:

As a Catering Assistant, you'll support our high-standard catering teams, helping deliver fresh, beautifully presented meals to students in ourindependentschools.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and serving meals and snacks to a high standard
• Assisting with plating, presentation, and counter service
• Supporting the kitchen team with food prep
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and hygienic kitchen and dining area
• Providing friendly and professional service to all students and staff

What we're looking for:

• Experience incatering or hospitality (School catering is prefereable but not essential)
• A passion for food and high standards
• Teamwork skills and reliability
• Flexible approach to working hours to support school schedules

Why you'll Love Working With Us:

• Work close to home with daytime hours.
• Receive a free meal on shift.
• Opportunities for training and career development.
• Access a wide range of free qualifications and career development opportunities.
• Benefit from a staff discount scheme at over 850 retailers.
• Take part in monthly incentives for top-performing teams, including shopping vouchers.

A short kitchen visit and interview will be required for this role.

IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are requiredtoundergo an enhancedDBS check, which IFG will pay for.?

We area committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail withinyourapplication. Allinformation is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.