Kitchen Assistant

Job Description

Catering Assistant

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Location: Leek and surrounding areas

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Monday to Friday opportunities available

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⏰ Hours: 9am-2pm, 8am-2pm, 10am-2pm, 11am-3pm (you choose!)

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Pay: £12.71 per hour

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*Please note, you are able to pick up other assignments that match your availability outside of term time that are available*

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Looking for flexible catering work with a great work-life balance?

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We're currently recruiting Catering Assistants to support a variety of catering environments, including schools, colleges, academies, care settings, business and industry sites, and other hospitality venues across the area.

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While we offer opportunities across a range of catering environments, the majority of our roles are within schools and educational settings, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking for regular daytime hours.

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To work in many of our education-based roles, you'll need an Enhanced DBS check. If you don't already have one, we can support you with the application.

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What you'll be doing:

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• Assisting with the preparation and service of food and drinks
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• Serving pupils, students, staff, and visitors during meal services
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• Operating tills and handling transactions
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• Clearing and cleaning tables and dining areas
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• Unpacking and storing deliveries
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• Washing dishes and maintaining clean kitchen areas
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• Following food hygiene and health & safety standards
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• Providing friendly, efficient customer service
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✅ What we're looking for:

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• Food Hygiene Level 2 (dated within the last 3 years)
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• Willingness to help with cleaning and general kitchen duties
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• Good time management and organisational skills
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• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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• Clear communication skills
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• Reliable, motivated, and hard-working attitude
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• Previous catering experience is helpful but not essential
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Why work with Blue Arrow?

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• Weekly pay
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• Flexible working opportunities
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• 24/7 support from your dedicated consultant
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• Easy access to rotas and shift details via our app and portal
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• Superstar of the Month recognition
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• Auto-enrolment into pension schemes
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• Opportunities to work across a variety of catering environments
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Ready to get started?

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Click Apply Now and we'll be in touch to move your application forward within the next 48 hours.

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Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.