Catering Assistant

£12.71 per hour, Meets National Minimum Wage

Contract Type: Term Time Only - 38 weeks, Permanent, Part Time

Hours: 15 hours per week

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 01/07/2026

About this job

Catering Assistant - St Augustine's Catholic High School, Stonepits Ln, Hunt End, Redditch B97 5LX.

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Working Pattern: Monday-Friday, 11am-2:00pm

Contract: Term Time Only - 38 weeks per year, Permanent, Part Time

This role offers flexibility and a great work-life balance.

About the Role

As a Catering Assistant you'll support the day-to-day running of a busy food service operation. From preparing and serving food to keeping the kitchen and dining areas clean and organised, you'll help ensure everything runs smoothly. You'll work as part of a supportive team delivering great service while maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety.

What You'll Do

• Assist with the preparation and serving of food and beverages
• Maintain clean, safe and hygienic kitchen and dining areas
• Replenish food displays and service counters as required
• Support deliveries and store supplies appropriately
• Follow food hygiene, health and safety procedures
• Provide a friendly and helpful service to customers, colleagues or visitors

What We're Looking For

• A positive and reliable attitude
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Good organisation and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a busy environment and prioritise tasks
• Previous catering or food service experience is helpful but not essential, as full training will be provided

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and equal monthly instalments across 12 months, including during school closure periods
• Full training and uniform provided
• Wellbeing and mental health support, Employee Assistance Programme, and a wellbeing app with rewards for healthy living and access to a 24/7 virtual GP
• Colleague discounts for you, your friends and family
• Financial wellbeing tools, retirement plan and life assurance
• Learning and development opportunities, volunteering initiatives, Cycle to Work scheme, and a supportive working environment

Additional Information

This role works 38 weeks per year.

Further details will be provided during the interview process.

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo appropriate screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.