School Catering Assistant
Blue Arrow · Derby, East Midlands
School Catering Assistant at Blue Arrow, based in Derby, East Midlands, paying £12.71 per hour. This is a part-time role.
- Salary
- £12.71 per hour
- Location
- Derby, East Midlands
- Contract
- Part-time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
- Closes
- 14 Nov 2026
- Sector
- Hospitality & Catering
47% below the typical rate for hospitality & catering
Reference JN -102026-134395_1792051474
About the role
Locations available across Derby
Monday to Friday | Term Time Only
£12.71 per hour
Shifts are available between:
- 9:30am - 1:30pm
- 10:00am - 2:00pm
- 10:30am - 2:30pm
(Shift times will vary depending on the school.)
Additional assignments may be available during school holidays to suit your availability.
Looking for a role that works around school hours?
We're recruiting Catering Assistants to support school kitchens across Derby. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking for part-time, term-time work, whether you're returning to work, looking for better work-life balance, or simply want flexible hours.
No previous catering experience is required. If you're reliable, hardworking and enjoy working as part of a team, we'd love to hear from you.
If you don't currently hold an Enhanced DBS, we can help you arrange one.
Duties will include:
- Assisting with the preparation and serving of food and drinks
- Setting up and clearing dining areas
- Operating tills during service
- Receiving and storing deliveries
- Washing up and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen
- Following food hygiene and health and safety procedures
- Providing excellent customer service to pupils and staff
What we're looking for:
- Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate (issued within the last 3 years)
- A willingness to support all areas of the kitchen
- Good organisational and time management skills
- A positive attitude and strong team ethic
- Good communication skills
- Reliability and a strong work ethic
- Previous catering experience is advantageous but not essential
Why work with Blue Arrow?
- Weekly pay
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
- Access to our app and online portal to manage shifts
- Recognition programmes, including Superstar of the Month
- Pension scheme enrolment
Apply today
If you're looking for flexible term-time work in a friendly school environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the next steps.
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.
Reference: JN -102026-134395_1792051474 · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 14 Nov 2026 · Listed via Blue Arrow
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