School Catering Assistant with Transport & Growth

Hertfordshire Catering Ltd (HCL); Cambridge; On-site; GBP 6,800 - 7,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Refer a friend rewards (up to £500)

Career progression opportunities

Exclusive discounts via Vivup

EAP & Financial wellbeing support

DBS Enhanced disclosure paid by HCL

No cost to you

Job summary

Hertfordshire Catering Ltd (HCL) is seeking a Catering Assistant for Foxton School with transporting duties. The role is 12.5 hours per week, term-time only, with uniform provided and opportunities for progression.

You will support food prep, service to pupils, and safe transport of meals between sites using an HCL van. Ideal candidates will have safeguarding commitment, basic health and safety understanding, and a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Safeguarding children and young people commitment.
• Food hygiene level 2 certification preferred.
• Basic understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of key allergens preferred.
• Demonstrates punctuality and reliability.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Delivers high-quality customer service.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, cooking and serve meals to children.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations at all times.
• Receive, check and organise supplier deliveries.
• Carry out washing-up duties; maintain a clean, hygienic kitchen and dining area.
• Represent HCL and reflect company values in daily work.
• Transport meals between sites using the HCL van.

Skills

Safeguarding

Food hygiene level 2

Health & safety awareness

Allergens knowledge

Punctuality

Team player

Customer service

UK driving licence

Job description

Hertfordshire Catering Ltd (HCL) is seeking a Catering Assistant for Foxton School with transporting duties. The role is 12.5 hours per week, term-time only, with uniform provided and opportunities for progression.

You will support food prep, service to pupils, and safe transport of meals between sites using an HCL van. Ideal candidates will have safeguarding commitment, basic health and safety understanding, and a valid UK driving licence.