School Catering Assistant — Term-Time & Growth

Aramark; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 9,700 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Holiday entitlement

Training & development

Apprenticeship schemes

Career progression

Job summary

Aramark UK is recruiting a Catering Assistant to join our school-based catering team in Market Drayton. You'll support daily kitchen and dining operations, assist with food preparation and service, and help maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety.

This 20-hour per week, term-time role offers a unique work-life balance with school holidays off, a competitive annual salary of £10,821.04, pension contributions, life cover, and opportunities for training and career progression.

Qualifications

• Positive and enthusiastic attitude.
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• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Reliable and flexible approach.
• Experience in catering or food service desirable but not essential; full training provided.
• Commitment to high standards of cleanliness and safety.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and presentation of food.
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• Serving meals and refreshments in a friendly and professional manner.
• Replenishing food counters and service areas.
• Maintaining cleanliness throughout kitchen and dining areas.
• Assisting with washing up and general kitchen duties.
• Following food hygiene, health and safety, and company procedures at all times.
• Supporting stock rotation and food storage procedures.
• Working as part of a team to deliver an efficient and high-quality catering service.
• Providing excellent customer service to pupils, staff, and visitors.

Skills

Enthusiastic attitude

Excellent customer service

Teamwork

Communication skills

Reliable and flexible

Catering experience

Food safety

Job description

Aramark UK is recruiting a Catering Assistant to join our school-based catering team in Market Drayton. You'll support daily kitchen and dining operations, assist with food preparation and service, and help maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety.

This 20-hour per week, term-time role offers a unique work-life balance with school holidays off, a competitive annual salary of £10,821.04, pension contributions, life cover, and opportunities for training and career progression.