School Catering Assistant: Service & Prep Roles

Peoplebank; Bolton; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Cycle to work

Pension scheme

Training and development

Career progression

Job summary

Thomas Franks is recruiting a Catering Assistant for our Bolton site. The role is full-time and permanent, 30 hours per week, with a pay rate of £13.26 per hour. You will support breakfast, lunch and dinner service, assist with dining room setup, and uphold hygiene standards across front-of-house and kitchen areas.

We value teamwork, reliability and strong communication in English. Benefits include free meals on duty, cycle-to-work and ongoing training and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a catering environment or similar service role.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Team-oriented with flexible approach to tasks.
• Able to follow hygiene and safety standards, and learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Serve breakfast, lunch or dinner to clients.
• Set up dining room for service and maintain ambience.
• Prepare food to standard and maintain hygiene practices.
• Keep kitchen and service areas clean and organized.
• Restock supplies and assist with function catering when needed.
• Interact with customers and colleagues in a professional manner.

Skills

Catering experience

Customer service

Teamwork

Adaptable and reliable

English proficiency

Education

Food hygiene certificate preferred

Job description

Thomas Franks is recruiting a Catering Assistant for our Bolton site. The role is full-time and permanent, 30 hours per week, with a pay rate of £13.26 per hour. You will support breakfast, lunch and dinner service, assist with dining room setup, and uphold hygiene standards across front-of-house and kitchen areas.

We value teamwork, reliability and strong communication in English. Benefits include free meals on duty, cycle-to-work and ongoing training and career development opportunities.