Term-Time School Catering Assistant – Training & Growth

Aspens Services Ltd.; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspens Services Ltd. is seeking a Catering Assistant to support our school kitchen, handling tills during service and delivering friendly customer service to students and staff.

You will assist with basic food preparation and help maintain a clean, safe kitchen aligned with health and safety standards. The role offers term-time, Monday to Friday hours, about 10 hours per week across 38 weeks per year, with a competitive hourly rate of £12.71.

Qualifications

• Team player who thrives in a busy school environment.
• Previous catering or fast-paced service experience.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety practices; training provided if missing.

Responsibilities

• Customer interaction at the tills during service.
• Front-line service to students and staff with a friendly, polite approach.
• Assisting the team with basic food preparation.
• Maintaining a safe, clean kitchen environment and adhering to health and safety standards.

Skills

Team player

Catering or fast-paced service

Health and safety basics

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2

Job description

Aspens Services Ltd. is seeking a Catering Assistant to support our school kitchen, handling tills during service and delivering friendly customer service to students and staff.

You will assist with basic food preparation and help maintain a clean, safe kitchen aligned with health and safety standards. The role offers term-time, Monday to Friday hours, about 10 hours per week across 38 weeks per year, with a competitive hourly rate of £12.71.