School Catering Assistant

Location: Cambridge

Pay Rate: £14.24 - £14.57 per hour

Are you a friendly, hard-working individual who loves working as part of a team?

Do you want a rewarding role that fits perfectly around family life or other commitments?

We are seeking a positive and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our Client who are high-energy school kitchen team here in Cambridge. In this role, you will play a vital part in making lunchtime a happy, healthy, and welcoming experience for our wonderful students and staff.

What You'll Do Day-to-Day:

• Food Prep & Service: Help wash, peel, and chop fresh ingredients under the guidance of our Head Chef. You'll also set up service counters and serve meals with a smile during the lunchtime rush.
• Kitchen Care: Keep our kitchen sparkling and safe by operating commercial dishwashers, washing pots, and wiping down prep stations.
• Safety & Standards: Help us maintain our high food hygiene ratings by following health and safety rules, tracking fridge temperatures, and practising safe stock rotation (FIFO).
• Allergy Awareness: Work carefully to ensure students with food allergies and special dietary needs receive the correct, safe meals.

What We Are Looking For:

• A Great Attitude: You are warm, approachable, and love interacting positively with children and school staff.
• Team Spirit: You thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy supporting your colleagues.
• Physical Stamina: You are comfortable being on your feet, lifting crates or stock pots, and handling repetitive cleaning tasks.
• Experience & Qualifications: Previous kitchen or customer service experience is a plus, as is a basic Food Safety Certificate-but it is not essential! We will happily provide full training to the right candidate.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

• Perfect Work-Life Balance: Working term-time only means your schedule aligns perfectly with the school calendar. Your summers, winter breaks, and spring holidays are entirely yours.
• Competitive Pay: A fantastic rate of £14.24 - £14.57 per hour.
• A Supportive Environment: Join a community that values your hard work and provides the training you need to succeed.

Please Note: Because this role involves working closely with children, the successful candidate will be required to pass a robust background check, including an Enhanced DBS check, prior to starting.

How to Apply:

If you are ready to bring your energy and a smile to our school kitchen, we would love to hear from you!