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Hertfordshire Catering Ltd (HCL); Much Hadham; On-site; GBP 5,200 - 6,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Refer a Friend scheme

Career progression opportunities

VIVUP discounts

EAP & Financial Support

Enhanced DBS paid by employer

Job summary

Hertfordshire Catering Ltd (HCL) is hiring a General Catering Assistant for St Andrew's CE Primary School & Nursery. This 10-hour-per-week, term-time role includes uniform provided and a salary of £12.71 per hour.

You will assist with food preparation and serving, maintain health and safety standards, receive deliveries, and help keep the kitchen and dining area clean. A safeguarding mindset and allergen knowledge are preferred, with DBS paid by HCL.

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

Growth mindset

Safeguarding

Allergens knowledge

Health & safety basics

Education

Food hygiene level 2

Job description

General Catering Assistant St Andrew's Primary School

Catering Assistant based at St Andrew's CE Primary School and Nursery 10 hours per week

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.

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 (£5,592 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