Catering Assistant

Grow and Thrive Limited; Mount (NJ); On-site; USD 20,285 - 27,662; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

School-term weeks

Hourly rate £12.71

10 hours per week

Job summary

Aspens Services is a market-leading contract caterer specialising in school food. We don’t just serve meals—we create fantastic food experiences that fuel young minds. By blending deep knowledge of the education sector with the latest food trends, we encourage creativity and excitement in every kitchen.

Our commitment to quality care for both clients and children has fueled rapid growth, and we are looking for passionate people like you to join our journey. Location: Mount Hawke.

Qualifications

• Team player with ability to work in a busy catering environment.
• Previous catering or fast-paced service experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety practices is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Customer Interaction: Working on the tills during service (training provided).
• Front‑Line Service: Providing friendly, polite customer service to students and staff.
• Essential Support: Assisting the team with basic food preparation.
• Maintaining Standards: Ensuring a safe, clean kitchen environment and Health & Safety compliance.

Skills

Team player

Catering experience

Health & safety basics

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2 (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Aspens Services is a market-leading contract caterer specialising in school food. We don’t just serve meals—we create fantastic food experiences that fuel young minds. By blending deep knowledge of the education sector with the latest food trends, we encourage creativity and excitement in every kitchen. Our commitment to quality care for both clients and children has fueled rapid growth, and we are looking for passionate people like you to join our journey.

Location: Mount Hawke

Responsibilities

• Customer Interaction: Working on the tills during service (training provided).
• Front-Line Service: Providing friendly, polite customer service to all students and staff.
• Essential Support: Assisting the team with basic food preparation.
• Maintaining Standards: Ensuring a safe, clean kitchen environment and meeting Health and Safety compliance.

About you

• You’re a team player and thrive as part of a busy team.
• You have previous catering or fast-paced service experience.
• You have a basic knowledge of health and safety practices.
• The Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification is great, but not essential as we can provide the training!

Why Join the Aspens Family?

• Great Work-Life Balance: You’ll work Monday to Friday during school term time - that means no late nights, no weekends and no working at Christmas!
• 10 hours per week
• 38 weeks per year
• £12.71 per hour
• Career Growth and Development: Join a fast-growing, ambitious company. We have no ceiling in terms of where you can take your career in catering. Benefit from a dedicated Learning & Development team offering apprenticeship and training courses to help you constantly develop your skills.

Ready to start a rewarding career

Ready to start a rewarding career with amazing hours? Apply today!

Please note: All staff must share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. The company will seek an enhanced DBS disclosure.