Relief Catering Assistant

Stir; Enfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering company seeks a Relief Catering Assistant to deliver excellent customer service in school kitchens. You will assist in meal preparation, serve food, and ensure a clean workspace. Ideal candidates should be friendly, energetic, and have customer service skills, with a background in catering being a bonus. A full UK Driving Licence is required. Enjoy a work-life balance with Monday to Friday hours and no late nights.

Benefits

Monday to Friday working

25 hours with no late nights

40 working weeks structured around term time

Career development opportunities

Access to training courses

Qualifications

• Friendly and versatile personality with energy.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Previous catering or food service experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of Health and Safety practices.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Create a fantastic dining experience for students and staff.
• Serve food and operate the tills.
• Assist chefs with meal preparation.
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen.
• Adhere to Food Hygiene and Health & Safety guidelines.

Skills

Customer service skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Teamwork

Food Hygiene Level 2

Job description

Summary

As a Relief Catering Assistant, your core task is to be the face of our service for the school kitchens within your area, delivering excellent customer service with a smile, while getting hands‑on with the preparation of delicious, nutritious, and high‑quality meals made with fresh, sustainable ingredients.

Package

At Stir, we give our teams the time, freedom, and tools they need to feel pride in their work every single day! You'll also benefit from a true commitment to work‑life balance:

• Monday to Friday working only‑say goodbye to all weekend shifts!

• 25 hours working with no late nights.

• 40 working weeks per year, structured around the term‑time calendar (maximising time with family and friends!).

• Join a fast‑growing, ambitious company dedicated to supporting your long‑term career development.

• Access to our dedicated Learning & Development team for apprenticeships and advanced training courses available to all staff.

Crucial Note: We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. This role requires a mandatory enhanced DBS disclosure. Due to high demand for this key position, the role may be filled before the official closing date.

Main Responsibilities

• Service Excellence: Work as a dynamic part of the team to create a fantastic dining experience for all our students and staff—you’re key to lunchtime happiness!

• Customer Champion: Serve food and operate the tills (don't worry, we provide full training!).

• Culinary Support: Jump in and assist the chefs with meal preparation, playing a vital role in bringing our delicious menus to life.

• Keep it Sparkling: Ensure a clean and organised kitchen collaborating at all times.

• Safety First: Compound adherence to all guidelines, including Food Hygiene and Health & Safety policies.

Ideal Candidate

We need someone who shares our passion for serving up the highest standards of food and service:

• A friendly, versatile personality with the energy to thrive in a fast‑paced, busy environment.

• Exceptional energized customer service skills are a must—you love interacting with people!

• Previous catering or food service experience is a bonus!

• A basic understanding of Health and Safety practices.

• Food Hygiene Level 2 is great, but not essential—we believe लगे training, so we'll provide it for the right enthusiastic candidate!

• A full UK Driving Licence