Part Time Catering Assistant - 15h/week

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 13,845,000 - 15,154,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Referral program

On-site parking

Job summary

Holroyd Howe seeks a Part Time Catering Assistant in Brentwood, Essex, UK. You will work 15 hours per week (11:30–14:30, term time) with one Saturday per term, contributing to a safe, friendly dining service for pupils and staff.

Join a team focused on clean kitchens, quality food service, and smooth operations. DBS checks and references are required; on-site roles with perks and training opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills with a friendly and supportive attitude
• Basic knowledge of food handling and preparation techniques
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Flexibility to work weekends during term time
• Time management skills and ability to multitask

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment, adhering to food safety standards
• Serve food and beverages to pupils and staff in a friendly and professional manner
• Collaborate with the catering team to ensure smooth service delivery
• Set up and break down catering areas before and after service
• Handle customer inquiries and requests promptly and courteously
• Assist with inventory management and restocking supplies as needed
• Operate kitchen equipment and tools safely and efficiently

Skills

Customer service

Food handling

Fast-paced work

Teamwork

Weekends flexibility

Time management

Job description

Holroyd Howe is 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.

Can you commit to feeding hungry tummies as well as hungry minds? We serve more than just a meal in our kitchens?

Job Description

We are seeking a friendly and efficient Part Time Catering Assistant to join our team in Brentwood, Essex United Kingdom. This position is for 15h/week - 3h a day during term time only (11:30am - 14:30pm). You are also expected to work 1 Saturday per term.

• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment, adhering to food safety standards
• Serve food and beverages to pupils and staffin a friendly and professional manner
• Collaborate with the catering team to ensure smooth service delivery
• Set up and break down catering areas before and after service
• Handle customer inquiries and requests promptly and courteously
• Assist with inventory management and restocking supplies as needed
• Operate kitchen equipment and tools safely and efficiently

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills with a friendly and supportive attitude
• Basic knowledge of food handling and preparation techniques
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Flexibility to work weekends during term time
• Time management skills and ability to multitask

Additional Information

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

We invest in the training and development of our teams to give them the appropriate skills necessary to thrive in their job roles. We have outstanding teams of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children, of all ages, meeting the bespoke requirements of our clients.

“Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity and therefore we require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List Check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding their criminal offences.”

Job Types: Part time - 15h per week, Permanent

Pay: £12.94 per hour

Expected hours: 15h per week. Overtime available.

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Catering: 1 year (preferred) however training will be provided

Reference ID: GA part time

Job Types: part time, Permanent

Pay: £12.94 per hour

• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking