School Catering Assistant — Fresh Meals, Safe Service

WSH Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Volunteer days

Grandparent leave

Enhanced maternity leave

Training & development

Pension & life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing & EAP

Free meals at work

Apprenticeships

Job summary

Holroyd Howe is seeking a Catering Assistant to support day-to-day food preparation and service across a school setting. You will help deliver high-quality, nutritious meals with care and efficiency, ensuring allergen controls are followed and safety standards are met.

Join a leading school catering team, with opportunities to contribute to events, uphold food safety, and support pupils, staff, and visitors with excellent service.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract or high-volume catering preferred.
• Good Health & Safety knowledge.
• Flexible, customer-focused with a can-do attitude.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Team player who enjoys succeeding as a team and is flexible.

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

Own transport

Contract catering experience

Health & Safety knowledge

Flexible & customer-focused

Energetic & enthusiastic

Organised

Attention to detail

Team player

Flexible approach

Job description

Holroyd Howe is seeking a Catering Assistant to support day-to-day food preparation and service across a school setting. You will help deliver high-quality, nutritious meals with care and efficiency, ensuring allergen controls are followed and safety standards are met.

Join a leading school catering team, with opportunities to contribute to events, uphold food safety, and support pupils, staff, and visitors with excellent service.