Culinary Assistant for Primary School Environment

2 weeks ago


Royston, Barnsley, United Kingdom Hertfordshire Catering Full time

Combine Your Passion for Food with a Rewarding Career

Hertfordshire Catering Limited is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic General Catering Assistant to join our team in a primary school. This term-time only role, working Monday to Friday, offers an excellent work-life balance.

As a General Catering Assistant, you will be part of a great team at St Marys Primary School, working closely with our staff to provide a high-quality catering service to students and staff. Your role will involve basic food preparation and cooking, cleaning duties within the kitchen/dining area, health & safety compliance, and providing friendly and polite customer service.

We are committed to developing your culinary skills, and our proactive approach to training and support will help you grow within the company. Your role will also involve basic IT skills, and you will be expected to maintain high standards of food hygiene.

Key Requirements:

  • Previous catering experience is desirable but not essential
  • Team player with a can-do attitude
  • Food hygiene level 2 (training will be provided)
  • Basic knowledge of health and safety practices
  • Exceptional timekeeping and reliability
  • Strong communication skills and fluency in spoken and written English

Why Choose Hertfordshire Catering?

We offer excellent career progression opportunities, as seen in the success of many of our Contract Managers who started off as General Catering Assistants. Our benefits package includes:

  • 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme
  • Lifestyle savings with Vivup
  • Salary Finance - loans, savings, and advances
  • A uniform provided and full training

Please note that this post is subject to an Enhanced Children's DBS check and valid right to work in the UK.

Hertfordshire Catering is passionate about food, cares about our customers, and aims to deliver something special. We are stronger together and socially responsible.


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