Relief Catering Assistant

Aspens Services Ltd; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering company in the UK is seeking a Catering Assistant to support multiple schools. The role includes food preparation, customer service, and compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates should have previous catering experience and a full UK driving licence. This position offers 25 hours per week during term time, competitive salary, and strong career development opportunities. Enjoy a balanced work-life with no late nights and time to spend with family.

Benefits

Mileage paid by the company

Supportive learning and development team

Flexible working hours during term time

Qualifications

• Experience in catering roles preferred.
• Ability to travel between schools required.
• Must be a team player in fast-paced settings.

Responsibilities

• Support team in various schools with food preparation.
• Handle till operations during service.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen areas.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Provide friendly customer service.

Skills

Previous catering experience

Full UK driving licence

Teamwork in a fast-paced environment

Food Hygiene level 2

Basic health and safety knowledge

Job description

By providing excellent care and services to both clients and children, we have ensured the successful growth of the company, and to keep up with the rapid pace of this growth, we are now looking for a Catering Assistant to join the team. Job Introduction As a Relief Catering Assistant, you will support the team across a number of schools within your area, providing assistance with basic food preparation and providing excellent service to both students and staff.

Main Responsibilities

• Working on the tills during service (full training will be provided)
• Cleaning duties within the kitchen
• Ensuring Health & safety compliance is met
• Providing a friendly and polite customer service for all

Skills and experience

We need someone who shares our passion for delivering exceptional food and service to our schools along with the following skills and experience:

• Previous catering experience
• A full UK driving licence to allow you to travel between schools
• You've worked as part of a team before in a fast-paced environment
• You have your Food Hygiene level 2 (preferred, but not essential as training will be given)
• You have basic knowledge of health and safety practices

Aspens Services Ltd is a market-leading contract catering company specialising in school food. By combining our understanding of the education sector with our knowledge of what's on trend in the food world, we encourage creativity and excitement in our kitchens, allowing our teams to do what they do best and provide fantastic food experiences for the children.

Firstly, we offer fantastic hours. You'll work Monday to Friday during school term time, meaning more time with friends and family and no working at Christmas!

This role is:

• 25 hours per week - with no late nights
• Working 38 weeks per year based around term time - what could you do with all that time off?
• £14,715 per annum

You’ll also benefit from:

• Mileage paid by the company
• Working for a fast-growing, ambitious company. There is no ceiling here in terms of where you can take your career
• A dedicated L&D team to support you in developing your skills, including apprenticeships and training courses that are available for everyone.

Please note, we expect all staff to share our commitment of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people so an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought by the company.