Zero Hours Kitchen and Catering Assistants

Holroyd Howe; Petworth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing hub

Free meals

Career development access

Free parking

Uniform provided

Job summary

Holroyd Howe is seeking enthusiastic and reliable Kitchen and catering assistants to support day-to-day food service at a boarding school in West Sussex. You will help deliver high-quality meals to pupils, staff and visitors with care and efficiency.

Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK. An Enhanced DBS check is required; Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding children. Free meals, uniform provided and parking are available benefits.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• Experience in contract/high-volume catering preferred.
• Good Health & Safety knowledge required.
• Flexible, team player with can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, service and presentation of food to a high standard.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across kitchen and service areas.
• Assist with food labelling, temperature checks and allergen controls.
• Provide excellent customer service to pupils, staff and visitors.
• Set up and clear service areas to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Follow all food safety, health and safety, and safeguarding procedures.
• Contribute to hospitality events and occasional after-hours functions.

Skills

Catering experience

Health & safety

Customer-focused

Team player

Organised

Attention to detail

Flexible

Enthusiastic

Job description

Zero Hours Kitchen and Catering Assistants

Location:Petworth

Contract Type:Zero Hours covering daytime, evening and weekend shifts

Why Join us?

• Wellbeing hub & access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals while at work
• Career development & HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
• Free on site parking
• Full uniform given

About the role:

We are seeking enthusiastic and reliable Kitchen and catering assistants support the day-to-day food and service delivery across one of our elite boarding schools in West Sussex. This role is essential in ensuring pupils, staff, and visitors receive high-quality, nutritious meals served with care, efficiency, and attention to detail.

You will be joining Holroyd Howe, one of the UK's leading contract caterers, providing fresh, innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

Our mission is simple: To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

Due to the remote location of the school within the South Downs (Lavington Park, 400arces of outstanding natural beauty),a full drivers licence and access to a car are essential. Public transport is not a realistic option.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, service, and presentation of food to a high standard
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across kitchen and service areas
• Assist with food labelling, temperature checks, and allergen controls
• Provide excellent customer service to pupils, staff, and visitors
• Set up and clear service areas, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations
• Follow all food safety, health & safety, and safeguarding procedures
• Contribute to hospitality events and occasional out-of-hours functions

Candidate Profile

• Ideally have experience working within contract, or high-volume catering
• Possess a good Health & Safety knowledge
• Flexible with a can-do attitude, customer-focused
• Fun and enthusiastic
• Have excellent organisation skills
• Demonstrate great attention to detail
• Be a team player and enjoy succeeding as a team
• Have a flexible approach to work

Additional Information

We pride ourselves on:

People first

We're a company of individuals, united in doing our best for our clients.

Great food, always

Using only the best ingredients, our food is fresh, authentic and tailored to each school, age group, and specific needs and preferences.

Food education

We educate pupils through food, encouraging them to understand and develop their own personal tastes and make informed food choices.

Respect in everything we do

Our respectful codes of conduct inform how we behave towards our clients and customers, suppliers and business partners, and each other.

Fresh thinking

New ideas for food, service and ways of working help us maintain our position as creative leaders in school catering.

In order to be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK.

Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe involve regulated activity. It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working with children to apply for such roles. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Barred List check will be required for all successful applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide information about relevant criminal offences and will be subject to an online search of publicly available information. This search helps identify any issues that may affect suitability to work with children.

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.