Area Catering Assistant

About Aspens Services

Aspens Services is a market leading contract caterer specialising in school food, focused on creating healthy and enjoyable dining experiences for students.

The role

As an Area Catering Assistant, you will support kitchens within your area in basic food preparation and deliver excellent service during lunchtime rush.

Responsibilities

• Customer Interaction: Working on the tills during service (full training provided).
• Front Line Service: Providing friendly, polite service to all students and staff.
• Essential Support: Assisting the team with basic food preparation.
• Maintaining Standards: Ensuring a safe, clean kitchen environment and meeting Health and Safety compliance.

About you

We're looking for someone who shares our passion for delivering exceptional food and service to our schools.

Qualifications and skills

• Team player who thrives as part of a busy team.
• Previous catering or fast paced service experience.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety practices.
• Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification is a plus but not essential (training provided).
• Full UK driving licence.

Why Join the Aspens Family? Great Work Life Balance

• Monday to Friday during school term time - no late nights, weekends, or Christmas shifts.
• 20 hours per week.
• 38 weeks per year - plenty of free time.
• £14 per hour.

Career Growth and Development

Join a fast growing, ambitious company with no ceiling for career progression in catering.

Benefit from a dedicated Learning & Development team offering apprenticeship and training courses.

Ready to start a rewarding career with amazing hours? Apply today!

All staff must share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The company will seek an enhanced DBS disclosure.