Catering Assistant

Company: Miquill
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Location: Newark on Trent
Job Description:

Location: Newark, Nottingham

Catering Assistant

As a Catering Assistant, you will be a vital part of the team, supporting the kitchen with basic food preparation and delivering excellent service during lunch service.

Responsibilities

  • Customer Interaction: Working at the tills during service (full training provided).
  • Front‑Line Service: Providing friendly, polite customer 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 schools. If you have these skills and qualities, we want to hear from you:

  • Team player that 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 desirable but not essential as training can be provided.

Benefits

Great Work‑Life Balance

Monday to Friday during school term time – no late nights, no weekends and no work at Christmas.

20 hours per week; 30 weeks per year.

£12.71 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 to help you develop your skills.

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

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

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Posted: June 1st, 2026