Catering Assistant

Catering Assistant

Duration: Ad Hoc Cover (Sickness & Holiday Cover)
Rate: £16.83 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Ad hoc)
Shifts: Weekdays only

• Early: 6.30am – 2.30pm
• Late: 12.30pm – 7.30pm

We’re currently recruiting for a Catering Assistant on behalf of a third-party client to join a small and friendly catering team on an ad hoc basis to provide cover during periods of sickness and annual leave.

This is a craft-based role where you’ll be involved in food preparation as well as general catering duties. Flexibility is key, as the team works closely together and roles often overlap.

Main Duties Include:

• Assisting in the preparation of breakfast, soups, hot meals, sandwiches, rolls, and salads
• Supporting a small team to cater for around 200 employees on site
• Serving customers and handling card payments
• Washing dishes and cleaning kitchen equipment
• Maintaining general kitchen cleanliness

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Professional cookery qualifications
• Previous experience in a contract catering environment
• Comfortable working in a hands-on, flexible role

Desirable:

• Smart appearance and strong customer service skills
• Friendly, reliable, and a great team player
• Experience working in a customer-facing catering role

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their role and can step in confidently to support a busy kitchen team.

Interested? Apply today to be considered for this rewarding and flexible opportunity!