Mobile Catering Asssistant

Elior Uk; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,220,000 - 20,664,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Flexible working

Holidays aligned with school calendar

Leave for life’s important moments

Volunteer days

Job summary

Taylor Shaw in the UK is seeking a part-time Kitchen Assistant to support our catering teams across school sites. You’ll help with food preparation, serve meals to students and staff, and maintain cleanliness and food safety to high standards. This role is Monday to Friday, 10:00am–2:00pm, 20 hours per week, term-time only.

A DBS check is required and travel between locations may be needed. We offer free meals, flexible working, holidays aligned with school terms, and opportunities to grow

Qualifications

• Flexibility to travel between locations.
• Teamwork in a dynamic catering environment.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Awareness of food hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover across different school sites to support catering teams.
• Assist with food preparation and service to students and staff.
• Adapt quickly to new environments and team setups.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety.
• Support day-to-day kitchen tasks to ensure efficient service.

Skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Time management

Food safety

Adaptability

Job description

Monday - Friday | 10:00am - 2:00pm | 20 Hours Per Week | Term Time Only

Part Time

£12.71 per hour

Taylor Shaw – Great Food, Bright Futures

At Taylor Shaw, we believe healthy food fuels young minds, and we’re passionate about serving delicious, nutritious meals in schools and colleges across the UK. Every meal is fresh, sustainable, and packed with goodness – because we know young people deserve the best.

Elior is committed to safeguarding children and colleagues. Candidates that are shortlisted for this role, will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including Children's Barred List, and two suitable references.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Provide cover across different school sites to support our catering teams
• Assist with food preparation and service to students and staff
• Adapt quickly to new environments and team setups
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety
• Support day-to-day kitchen tasks to ensure efficient service

Working pattern: Monday - Friday | 10:00am - 2:00pm | 20 Hours Per Week | Term Time Only

Job ID: 7338

The ingredients you’ll bring:

• Flexibility and willingness to travel between locations
• A positive, adaptable approach to new environments
• Ability to work as part of different teams
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• Awareness of food hygiene and safety standards

Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks!

At Elior, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows. That’s why we make sure our team feels appreciated, supported, and set up for success! Here’s what’s waiting for you:

• Free, tasty meals - Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work!
• Flexible working - including part time roles, because life doesn’t run on a 9-5 schedule.
• Plenty of Time to Unwind - Flexibility around family life with holidays that match the school calendar.
• Leave for life’s important moments - whether family, personal or unexpected.
• Give back time - paid volunteering days for the causes you care about.
• Room to grow - career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career.
• Financial security - pension schemes and life assurance.
• Exclusive discounts - save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel!

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We’re a people-first business with over 10,000 colleagues across the UK, serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces. Our mission? Toenrich lives everywhere, every day.

And here’s the best part - 87% of our team say they’re proud to work here!Why? Because we create a place where you’re listened to, trusted, supported, and valued.

Research shows that many people - especially women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - hold back unless they meet 100% of the criteria. But we hire for potential, not just experience. If you’re passionate and ready to grow, we want to hear from you!

We Celebrate You!

At Elior, diversity and inclusion aren’t just policies, they’re who we are. We know that different perspectives make us stronger, and we’re dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed.

Need any support or adjustments during the application process? Just let us know - we’re happy to help!