About This Role
Working in a primary school, the Catering Assistant helps prepare and serve meals to children, ensuring high standards of food hygiene and safety. This role is ideal for a committed team player who is driven to succeed and grow within the catering sector.
Responsibilities
- Assist with food preparation, cooking, and serving meals to children
- Uphold Food Handling & Hygiene standards
- Adhere to Health & Safety regulations
- Receive, check, and organise supplier deliveries
- Carry out washing-up duties and maintain a clean, hygienic kitchen and dining area
- Represent HCL and reflect its values in everything you do
Requirements
- Committed to safeguarding children and young people
- Food hygiene level 2 certification (preferred)
- Basic understanding of health and safety procedures
- Knowledge of key allergens (preferred)
- A committed team player
- Deliver high-quality customer service
- Demonstrate good punctuality
- Driven to succeed and grow
Benefits
- Uniform provided
- Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £500
- Career progression opportunities
- Exclusive discounts via VIVUP for supermarkets, cinemas, retail, dining, hotels, and family activities
- Support through EAP & Financial Support via Stream
- Enhanced DBS Disclosure paid by HCL
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Store discount
Important Details
- Schedule: 12.25 hours per week, term time only – enjoy all school holidays off, no weekends, no late nights
About the Company
At HCL, the company serves over 16 million meals a year, delivering dining experiences across schools and the commercial sector. Safeguarding children and young people is its number one priority.
