School Catering Assistant - Fresh Meals & Great Benefits

Holroyd Howe; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Volunteer days

Grandparent leave

Enhanced maternity leave

Training & development

Pension & life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing & EAP

Free meals at work

Apprenticeships available

Job summary

Holroyd Howe, a leading UK contract caterer, seeks a General Assistant to support daily food service at Fidelis College. You will help prepare, serve, and present meals to pupils, staff and visitors with care, accuracy and strong hygiene standards.

You will join a team dedicated to allergen management and safe dining, delivering high-quality meals tailored to each school’s needs while maintaining service areas and contributing to events.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract or high-volume catering.
• Good Health & Safety knowledge.
• Flexible with a can-do attitude and customer-focused.
• Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail.
• Team player who communicates well.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, service, and presentation of food to a high standard.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across kitchen and service areas.
• Assist with food labelling, temperature checks, and allergen controls.
• Provide excellent customer service to pupils, staff, and visitors.
• Set up and clear service areas, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
• Follow all food safety, health & safety, and safeguarding procedures.
• Contribute to hospitality events and occasional out-of-hours functions.
• Accountability for following and championing allergen controls.

Skills

Contract catering experience

Health & safety knowledge

Customer focus

Team player

Job description

Holroyd Howe, a leading UK contract caterer, seeks a General Assistant to support daily food service at Fidelis College. You will help prepare, serve, and present meals to pupils, staff and visitors with care, accuracy and strong hygiene standards.

You will join a team dedicated to allergen management and safe dining, delivering high-quality meals tailored to each school’s needs while maintaining service areas and contributing to events.