School Catering Assistants – Flexible Hours

Susan Hamilton; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Verve People is recruiting School Catering Assistants to support schools on a flexible, temporary basis. This role offers part‑time or flexible hours around other commitments with shifts across the school term and holidays.

Typical duties include food preparation, serving meals, safeguarding hygiene, and assisting during busy service periods. DBS clearance is desirable, and training support is available where needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or hospitality is beneficial but not essential.
• Reliable and positive attitude.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• DBS clearance is desirable; support to obtain it where needed.
• Education-sector safety training may be required and training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and basic kitchen tasks.
• Serve meals to students and staff.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards.
• Wash up and keep kitchen areas clean and organized.
• Support kitchen teams during busy service periods.

Skills

cook

chef

catering assistant

Job description

Verve People is recruiting School Catering Assistants to support schools on a flexible, temporary basis.

This is a great opportunity for anyone looking for part-time or flexible work around other commitments, with shifts available throughout the school term and holiday periods.

What You’ll Be Doing

Catering Duties

• Assisting with food preparation and basic kitchen tasks
• Serving meals to students and staff
• Maintaining food safety and hygiene standards
• Washing up and keeping kitchen areas clean and organised
• Supporting kitchen teams during busy service periods

Hours

School catering shifts are typically between 10am and 2pm with flexibility depending on the school’s requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous catering or hospitality experience is beneficial but not essential
• A reliable and positive attitude
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Enhanced DBS clearance is desirable, but if you don’t currently have one, we can help you obtain this
• Food Hygiene, Safeguarding, KCSIE, and other education-sector compliance training may be required for some assignments, and we can support you with obtaining the relevant training

Why Join Verve People?

• Flexible working hours to fit around your schedule
• Competitive rates of pay
• Weekly pay
• Immediate starts available
• Ongoing temporary opportunities
• Opportunity to gain experience across a variety of school environments
• Dedicated support from our recruitment team
• Assistance with obtaining a DBS and relevant training where required

Please note that all positions are temporary and flexible, giving you the freedom to choose when and where you work.

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Skills

cook, chef, catering assistant