Catering Assistant

Catering Assistant - Warrington WA5

Tradewind Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming school in Warrington (WA5) for a Catering Assistant to join their team on an immediate start basis.

📍 Location: Warrington, WA5
⏰ Hours: 11:15am - 2:15pm
📅 Start: Immediate
💼 Role: Catering Assistant

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in catering, hospitality, or a school kitchen who is looking for a rewarding role working within an education setting.

The Role

As a Catering Assistant, you will support the school kitchen team with the day-to-day preparation and service of meals, helping to ensure a clean, safe and welcoming environment for pupils and staff.

Key responsibilities will include:

Assisting with the preparation and serving of meals and refreshments
Supporting the kitchen team with general food preparation
Setting up and clearing dining areas
Washing up and maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen environment
Following food hygiene, health and safety procedures
Supporting with stock rotation and kitchen organisation
Providing a friendly and professional service to pupils and staff
Working effectively as part of a busy catering team

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will ideally have:

Previous experience in a catering, hospitality, kitchen or similar role
A good understanding of food hygiene and health & safety -Level 2 preferred
A positive and reliable attitude
Good communication and teamwork skills
The ability to work efficiently in a busy environment
A friendly and approachable manner when working with pupils and staff
A valid DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one through Tradewind RecruitmentSchool or education-based catering experience is desirable but not essential.

The Benefits

Immediate start available
Competitive rates of pay
Monday-Friday working
Part-time hours: 11:15am-2:15pm
Term-time opportunities
Support from your dedicated Tradewind Recruitment consultant
Access to CPD and online training
Excellent opportunities to gain experience within the education sector

How to Apply:

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