Relief Catering Assistant — Flexible Hours & Training

Wellspring Academy Trust; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Job summary

Wellspring Academy Trust is seeking a relief catering assistant for a casual, zero-hours position. You will join a friendly kitchen team serving meals to pupils and supporting the Catering Lead in preparing nutritious food.

Training is provided from day one, and the role offers flexibility to cover staff absences and busy periods. DBS checks apply for safeguarding purposes, with training offered in Food Safety and First Aid as needed.

Qualifications

• No experience required; full training provided from day one.
• Reliability, teamwork and strong work ethic valued over formal qualifications.
• Willingness to undertake training including Food Safety or First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a friendly kitchen team, assisting the Catering Lead to serve meals to young people.
• Prepare, cook, and serve nutritious food to high standards while accommodating dietary needs.
• Keep dining areas, kitchens and equipment clean and tidy through regular washing up and sanitising.
• Safely use catering equipment and follow food safety and COSHH guidelines with training support.
• Assist with stock control, menu support and operating basic catering IT systems.
• Maintain high safety and safeguarding standards to keep premises welcoming for pupils and staff.
• Be flexible and willing to undertake relevant training; adapt to relief shift work.

Job description

Wellspring Academy Trust is seeking a relief catering assistant for a casual, zero-hours position. You will join a friendly kitchen team serving meals to pupils and supporting the Catering Lead in preparing nutritious food.

Training is provided from day one, and the role offers flexibility to cover staff absences and busy periods. DBS checks apply for safeguarding purposes, with training offered in Food Safety and First Aid as needed.