Term-Time School Catering Assistant: Nutritious Meals

ISS; Steyning; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time contract

Job summary

ISS is hiring a Catering Assistant to join a friendly school catering team. You will help prepare, present and serve meals, maintain cleanliness and food safety, and follow dietary and allergen requirements to support a positive lunchtime experience for students.

The role offers a term-time-only contract with annualised pay, paid monthly across 12 months for consistent income, even during holidays. Previous catering or customer-facing experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering, food service, or customer-facing roles is desirable.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain high hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, presentation, and serving of meals.
• Set up and clear dining areas as required.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness.
• Follow allergen, dietary, and special meal requirements.
• Receive, store, and handle food deliveries correctly.
• Operate tills where required.
• Report health and safety concerns, accidents, or equipment faults.
• Provide friendly and professional service to students, staff, and visitors.
• Work collaboratively as part of the catering team to deliver an excellent customer experience.

Skills

Food safety

Customer service

Teamwork

Cash handling

Job description

ISS is hiring a Catering Assistant to join a friendly school catering team. You will help prepare, present and serve meals, maintain cleanliness and food safety, and follow dietary and allergen requirements to support a positive lunchtime experience for students.

The role offers a term-time-only contract with annualised pay, paid monthly across 12 months for consistent income, even during holidays. Previous catering or customer-facing experience is desirable.