Relief Catering Assistant

Aspens Services Ltd; Wigan; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A market-leading catering company in the UK is seeking a Relief Catering Assistant responsible for food preparation and excellent customer service. The role entails working Monday to Friday during term time, focusing on maintaining hygiene standards and assisting in a busy kitchen. Candidates should have catering experience and a positive attitude towards team work. This position offers a part-time role at £12.50 per hour, allowing for a great work-life balance with weekends and holidays off.

Qualifications

• Previous catering or fast-paced service experience is required.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety practices is necessary.
• A full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly customer service during service.
• Assist with basic food preparation.
• Ensure a clean kitchen environment and compliance with health standards.

Skills

Team player

Customer service

Basic food preparation

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2 (preferred)

Job description

As a Relief Catering Assistant, you will be a vital part of the team, supporting kitchens within your area in basic food preparation and delivering excellent service that makes the lunchtime rush run smoothly. You'll be making a real difference through responsibilities that include:

Responsibilities

• Customer Interaction: Working on the tills during service (don't worry, full training is provided!).
• Front-Line Service: Providing friendly, polite customer service to all students and staff.
• Essential Support: Assisting the team with basic food preparation
• Maintaining Standards: Ensuring a safe, clean kitchen environment and meeting Health and Safety compliance

Qualifications

• You're a team player and thrive as part of a busy team
• You have previous catering or fast-paced service experience
• You have a basic knowledge of health and safety practices
• The Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification is great, but not essential, as we can provide the training!
• You hold a full UK driving licence

Aspens Services is a market-leading contract caterer specialising in school food. We don't just serve meals-we create fantastic food experiences that fuel young minds! By blending deep knowledge of the education sector with the latest high-street food trends, we encourage creativity and excitement in every kitchen. Our commitment to quality care for both clients and children has fueled rapid growth, and we are looking for passionate people like you to join our journey.

You'll work Monday to Friday during school term time - that means no late nights, no weekends and no working at Christmas!

Employment Details

• 20 hours per week
• 36 weeks per year - what will you do with all that time off?
• £12.50 per hour