Job Description

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 Recruitment

School 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:

To express interest or request further information, please click 'apply now' or send your CV and a brief cover letter to tatum.read@twrecruitment.com as soon as possible.