School Catering Assistant

School Catering Assistant

Blue Arrow is proud to be working in partnership with a well-respected school in Ilkeston, which is currently seeking a School Catering Assistant to support its busy kitchen team.

Due to the nature of this role, an Enhanced DBS check (Child Workforce) is required. If you do not currently hold a valid DBS certificate, we can assist the successful candidate with obtaining one (cost applicable).

If this opportunity interests you, please read the details below and click Apply to submit your application. We aim to review and process applications within 48 hours.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday: 9:00am - 2:30pm

Pay Rate £12.71 per hour

Location Ilkeston

Key Responsibilities

As a Catering Assistant, your duties will include:

• Assisting with the preparation and service of meals
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the kitchen and dining areas
• Serving food to students and staff in a friendly and efficient manner
• Handling meal payments and supporting the administration of free school meal entitlements
• Cleaning and resetting dining tables between sittings
• Following all health and safety and food hygiene procedures

About You

The successful candidate will be:

• Reliable and punctual
• Trustworthy and professional
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive and capable of using their own initiative
• Friendly, approachable, and positive
• Confident building good working relationships with students, staff, and visitors

Essential Requirements

• Enhanced DBS check (Child Workforce) or willingness to obtain one
• Ability to commit to ongoing part-time hours
• Previous catering, hospitality, or kitchen experience would be advantageous, although not essential

Benefits of Working with Blue Arrow

• Dedicated recruitment consultant
• Weekly pay
• Company pension scheme
• Blue Arrow app for easy clocking in and out
• No paper timesheets
• Holiday pay accrual
• Ongoing work opportunities

If you feel you have the skills and qualities we're looking for, apply online today. We look forward to hearing from you and aim to respond to all applications within 48 hours.

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