School Catering Assistant

Blue Arrow - Newbury; West Boldon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible temporary assignments

Mon–Fri school hours

Opportunities across Abingdon area

Competitive pay £12.95–£14.06 per hour

Ongoing support from Blue Arrow

Term-time opportunities

Job summary

Blue Arrow is recruiting School Catering Assistants to work across Abingdon-area schools, offering flexible hours during term time.

Ideal for those seeking school-hour work with a friendly, supportive team. Prior catering or customer service experience is desirable but not essential; driving is preferred due to rural school locations. DBS check will be completed before starting.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering, kitchen, or customer service is desirable but not essential.
• Must be able to drive and have access to own vehicle due to rural school locations.
• DBS check prior to starting work or willingness to undergo one.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and serving of meals.
• Supporting the kitchen team during busy lunch services.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Washing up and cleaning kitchen and dining areas.
• Following food safety and health & safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Catering

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

School Catering Assistants Required

Abingdon Area | Flexible School Hours | Blue Arrow Temporary Assignments

Blue Arrow is currently recruiting School Catering Assistants to work in a variety of schools across the Abingdon area.

If you're looking for flexible work that fits around family commitments or other responsibilities, this could be the perfect opportunity. Enjoy working during school hours and term time while making a positive contribution to local schools.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assisting with the preparation and serving of meals.
• Supporting the kitchen team during busy lunch services.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Washing up and cleaning kitchen and dining areas.
• Following food safety and health & safety procedures at all times.

What We Offer

• Flexible temporary assignments.
• Monday to Friday school hours.
• Opportunities across multiple schools in the Abingdon area.
• Competitive pay rates from £12.95 to £14.06 per hour.
• Ongoing support from the Blue Arrow team.
• A great work-life balance with term-time opportunities.

Requirements

• Previous catering, kitchen, or customer service experience is desirable but not essential.
• A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Due to the rural locations of some of our client schools, you must be able to drive and have access to your own vehicle.
• An Enhanced DBS Certificate is required, or you must be willing to undergo a DBS check before starting work.
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to maintaining high standards.

Blue Arrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check.

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

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