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Hertfordshire Catering Ltd (HCL)

England

On-site

GBP 8,000 - 11,000

Part time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided
Refer a Friend (T&Cs apply)
Exclusive discounts via Vivup
Wellbeing support via EAP/Stream

Job summary

Hertfordshire Catering Ltd (HCL) is seeking a part-time Catering Assistant to work at Whipperley Infant Academy School. The role involves helping with food prep, serving meals to children, receiving deliveries, and maintaining a clean kitchen and dining area.

The successful candidate will uphold safeguarding standards, have food hygiene awareness (level 2 preferred), and deliver high-quality customer service with punctuality and team collaboration.

Qualifications

  • 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

Responsibilities

  • 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

Skills

Team player
Customer service
Punctuality

Education

Food hygiene level 2 certification (preferred)
Basic health and safety procedures
Knowledge of allergens (preferred)

Job description

Catering Assistant Whipperley Infant Academy School

Catering Assistant based at Whipperley Infant Academy 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

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