Catering Assistant

As a Catering Assistant, you will support the Chef Manager and wider catering team in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, helping to ensure pupils receive an excellent dining experience. Key responsibilities include: • Supporting the Chef Manager and fellow Catering Assistants with daily kitchen operations • Assisting with the preparation of food and ingredients • Serving meals to primary school children in a friendly and professional manner • Ensuring food is presented and served to a high standard • Maintaining cleanliness throughout the kitchen and dining areas • Assisting with washing up and general kitchen housekeeping duties • Following food hygiene, health and safety, and company procedures at all times • Supporting stock rotation and food storage procedures • Providing excellent customer service to pupils, staff, and visitors What We're Looking For • A positive and enthusiastic approach to work • Ability to work effectively as part of a team • Excellent customer service skills • Good communication skills • Reliable and flexible attitude • Previous catering or food service experience would be beneficial but is not essential, as full training will be provided At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey. We are an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, cadet forces adult volunteers, reservists and military families. For roles requiring security clearance, any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion and maintenance of the required level of security clearance. Applicants must meet the relevant eligibility and residency requirements applicable to that level of clearance. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all employees and workers to share this commitment. Where relevant to the role, safer recruitment checks will apply, including references and an enhanced DBS check in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any adjustments or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – careers@aramark.co.uk Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.