School Kitchen Assistant — Term-Time, Weekday Hours

Aspens Services Ltd.; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Apprenticeship opportunities

Learning & Development team

Job summary

Aspens Services Ltd. is hiring a Catering Assistant to support busy school kitchens during lunchtimes. You’ll help with basic food preparation, operate tills during service, and provide friendly customer service to students and staff.

The role emphasizes a safe, clean kitchen and strict health and safety compliance. Full training is provided, with opportunities for career growth within a fast‑growing catering company serving schools.

Qualifications

• Team player who thrives in a busy school-catering environment.
• Previous catering or fast-paced service experience is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety practices is expected.

Responsibilities

• Customer Interaction: handling tills during service with full training provided.
• Front-Line Service: delivering friendly, polite service to students and staff.
• Essential Support: assisting with basic food preparation.
• Maintaining Standards: keeping a safe, clean kitchen and complying with health and safety rules.

Skills

Team player

Catering experience

Health and safety basics

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2

Job description

Aspens Services Ltd. is hiring a Catering Assistant to support busy school kitchens during lunchtimes. You’ll help with basic food preparation, operate tills during service, and provide friendly customer service to students and staff.

The role emphasizes a safe, clean kitchen and strict health and safety compliance. Full training is provided, with opportunities for career growth within a fast‑growing catering company serving schools.