Weekend Catering Assistant

CatStrand; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,184 - 25,898; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holiday

Opportunity to contribute to community arts

Job summary

CatStrand in the United Kingdom seeks a dedicated individual to manage the kitchen operations on weekends. The role includes preparing and serving fresh food, managing stock, and supporting menu planning while ensuring high food safety standards.

This position offers flexibility in hours, providing a minimum of 7–14 hours per week with potential additional hours. Other benefits include paid holiday accrued monthly and an opportunity to engage with a vibrant community arts venue.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment is essential.
• Ability to work weekends and midweek relief.
• Must ensure high standards of food safety.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen on weekends, preparing and serving food.
• Support menu planning and manage stock.
• Cater for events and room hires.

Skills

Experience in catering

Confidence in a public‑facing role

Strong organisational skills

Flexible, team‑focused approach

Job description

Closing Date: 30th April

Hours per Week: 7–14 (plus additional hours by agreement)

Salary: £16 per hour

Hours:

Summer (Easter–October): Saturday & Sunday, 8.30am–4.30pm (minimum 14 hours per week)

Winter (October–Easter): Saturday, 8.30am–4.30pm + midweek relief (minimum 7 hours per week)

Role: You will take sole responsibility for running the kitchen at weekends, preparing and serving fresh food and home baking, supporting menu planning, managing stock, and catering for events and room hires. You will also help ensure high standards of food safety and customer service at all times.

• Experience in catering
• Confidence in a public‑facing role
• Strong organisational skills
• A flexible, team‑focused approach
• Paid holiday (accrued monthly at 12.07% of hours worked)
• Opportunity to contribute to a vibrant community arts venue