School Dining & Catering Assistant

Holroyd Howe; Woolhampton; On-site; GBP 8,300 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Grandparent leave

Training & development

Pension & life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing & employee assistance

Free meals at work

Career development & HIT Apprentices

Job summary

Holroyd Howe, a leading UK contract caterer for independent schools, is looking for a Catering Team Member at Elstree School. The role covers day-to-day food service, ensuring pupils, staff and visitors receive high-quality meals served with care and efficiency.

This is a term-time position with 20–25 hours per week and shifts including a lunchtime window and one evening per week. You will join a supportive team, with access to bespoke training and development.

Qualifications

• Ideally experience in contract or high-volume catering.
• Good Health & Safety knowledge.
• Flexible with a can-do attitude, customer-focused.
• Fun and enthusiastic with excellent organisation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, service, and presentation of food to a high standard.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across kitchen and service areas.
• Assist with food labelling, temperature checks, and allergen controls.
• Provide excellent customer service to pupils, staff, and visitors.
• Set up and clear service areas, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
• Follow all food safety, health and safety, and safeguarding procedures.
• Contribute to hospitality events and occasional out-of-hours functions.

Skills

Contract catering

Health & safety

Flexible

Customer service

Team player

Attention to detail

Organised

Enthusiastic

Job description

Holroyd Howe, a leading UK contract caterer for independent schools, is looking for a Catering Team Member at Elstree School. The role covers day-to-day food service, ensuring pupils, staff and visitors receive high-quality meals served with care and efficiency.

This is a term-time position with 20–25 hours per week and shifts including a lunchtime window and one evening per week. You will join a supportive team, with access to bespoke training and development.