Temporary School Catering Assistant — Term-Time Day Shifts

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 19,286; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible term-time shifts

Daytime hours

Paid weekly

Holiday pay accrued

Ongoing temporary assignments

Variety of school catering settings

Agency support

Job summary

Berkeley Scott is seeking School Catering Assistants – Temp – Plymouth to support busy school catering teams across Plymouth. This temporary role involves serving meals, maintaining kitchen hygiene, and assisting with food preparation in primary and secondary schools. You should be reliable and comfortable working in educational settings.

Shifts are term-time, daytime only, offering flexibility. Pay ranges from £12.71 to £13.45 per hour depending on site, plus holiday pay accrued.

Qualifications

• Previous catering or hospitality experience (preferred but not essential).
• Experience in school or contract catering (desirable).
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional, reliable, and organised approach.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with food preparation
• Serving meals to students and staff
• Maintaining high levels of kitchen hygiene
• Cleaning and clearing kitchen and dining areas
• Supporting the kitchen team during busy service periods

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Job description

Berkeley Scott is seeking School Catering Assistants – Temp – Plymouth to support busy school catering teams across Plymouth. This temporary role involves serving meals, maintaining kitchen hygiene, and assisting with food preparation in primary and secondary schools. You should be reliable and comfortable working in educational settings.

Shifts are term-time, daytime only, offering flexibility. Pay ranges from £12.71 to £13.45 per hour depending on site, plus holiday pay accrued.