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Accent Catering Services Ltd; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Free parking on site

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Company sick pay

Team events

Employee discounts

Apprenticeships

Job summary

Accent Catering Services Ltd is seeking a part-time Catering Assistant for a school site in Hertford (SG13). The role is 20 hours per week from Monday to Friday, 10am–2pm, term-time only, with a strong emphasis on friendly customer service and high food presentation standards.

You will support food preparation, service, and basic duties while training is provided to help you develop in the hospitality sector. This is a great work-life balance opportunity within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role would be an advantage but full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation
• Serving, cleaning and washing up
• Assisting with inventory management
• Maintaining high standards of presentation of food and replenishing counters
• Speaking to each customer in a friendly, helpful and professional manner
• Undertaking all basic training and working effectively with colleagues as part of a team

Job description

Are you looking for a school catering role that gives you a great work-life balance?

CATERING ASSISTANT - HERTFORD- SG13

We have an exciting opportunity at our school site in Hertford for a Catering Assistant to join the team at Accent. The role is 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 10am - 2pm,term-time only

People are at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for a motivated Catering Assistant to help us create an outstanding food offer at our school site in Hertford.

This is an opportunity to make a real impact through food. We play an important role in students’ learning and wellbeing by providing nutritious, delicious meals that encourage healthier lifestyles and positive food experiences every day.

Our company has a passion for food quality and people development, so this is a great place for you to progress your career in the food industry while still maintaining a genuine work-life balance.

Benefits of working with Accent

• Competitive salaries with yearly reviews
• Free meals on duty
• Free parking on site
• Multiple Discounts on our Accent Engageplatform - shops, restaurants, gifts, leisure and more!
• HIT apprenticeships for all experience levels
• Team events, awards and competitions throughout the year - we like to reward our staff for a job well done!
• Pension scheme, life insurance and company sick pay
• Work life balance
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and financial support

What you will be doing

• Food preparation
• Serving, cleaning and washing up
• Assisting with inventory managementMaintaining high standards of presentation of food and replenishing counters
• Speaking to each customer in a friendly, helpful and professional manner
• Undertaking all basic training and working effectively with colleagues as part of a team

This is a customer facing position so in addition to the above you will also need good communication skills and be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the English language.

Experience in a similar role would be an advantage but full training will be provided for the successful candidate.

Who are Accent Catering?

Accent Catering Services Ltd are one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing innovative food service solutions to a variety of schools and businesses.

We are a talented team of professionals who create bespoke catering provisions tailored to each contract - no two are the same. As an independently owned company, you’ll never be just another number to us. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we take pride in recognising every individual’s contribution.

Accent Catering is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Please note that an enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this role.

Accent Catering has regularly been recognised as one of the best places to work in hospitality. Don't miss your chance to become part of our award-winning team!

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