School Catering Assistant - Term-Time, Growth & Training

Aspens Services Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Aspens Services Ltd is seeking a Catering Assistant to support our school kitchen and help deliver a smooth lunchtime service. You will assist with basic food preparation, operate tills during service, and provide friendly, efficient service to students and staff.

You’ll join a busy, safety‑conscious team with training offered on health and safety practices. The role offers school term-time hours, a 22.5‑hour week, and a predictable pattern with weekends off and no late nights.

Qualifications

• Teamwork in a busy kitchen environment.
• Experience in catering or fast-paced service is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety practices is desirable.
• Food Hygiene Level 2 is helpful but training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Customer Interaction: Working on the tills during service (training provided).
• Front‑Line Service: Providing friendly, polite service to students and staff.
• Essential Support: Assisting the team with basic food preparation.
• Maintaining Standards: Ensuring a safe, clean kitchen environment and Health & Safety compliance.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Communication

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2 (not essential)

Job description

Aspens Services Ltd is seeking a Catering Assistant to support our school kitchen and help deliver a smooth lunchtime service. You will assist with basic food preparation, operate tills during service, and provide friendly, efficient service to students and staff.

You’ll join a busy, safety‑conscious team with training offered on health and safety practices. The role offers school term-time hours, a 22.5‑hour week, and a predictable pattern with weekends off and no late nights.