School Cafeteria Assistant - Term-Time, 20h/wk

Aspens Services Ltd.; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 9,600 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspens Services Ltd. is seeking a Catering Assistant to support our school catering operation in Bedford. You will assist with basic food preparation and deliver friendly service during the lunch service to students and staff, while helping maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment.

We offer training where needed and a focus on work-life balance with Monday to Friday school-term hours. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys a busy service environment and values reliable, friendly teamwork.

Qualifications

• Previous catering or fast-paced service experience.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety practices.
• Food Hygiene Level 2 is great, but not essential as training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Customer Interaction: Working on the tills during service with training provided.
• Front-Line Service: Providing friendly, polite service to students and staff.
• Essential Support: Assisting the team with basic food preparation.
• Maintaining Standards: Keeping the kitchen clean and complying with Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Food service experience

Team player

Health & safety knowledge

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2

Job description

Aspens Services Ltd. is seeking a Catering Assistant to support our school catering operation in Bedford. You will assist with basic food preparation and deliver friendly service during the lunch service to students and staff, while helping maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment.

We offer training where needed and a focus on work-life balance with Monday to Friday school-term hours. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys a busy service environment and values reliable, friendly teamwork.