General Catering Assistant 11:00-19.00 Monday - Friday - Term Time

Looking for a rewarding role that offers an excellent work-life balance? As a Catering Assistant with Holroyd Howe, you'll play an important part in creating exceptional dining experiences for pupils and staff within a welcoming school environment. With a term-time-only contract, you'll enjoy all school holidays off, giving you more time for family, friends, travel, hobbies, and personal commitments.

We are seeking a General Catering Assistant to join our team in Scarborough, United Kingdom. This role is for a General Catering Assistant working Monday to Friday from 11:00 to 19:00 during term time. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting our catering operations and ensuring high-quality food service. 

• Assist in the preparation and serving of meals, snacks, and beverages
• Maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen environment, including washing dishes and utensils
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
• Support the catering team in food storage and stock rotation
• Serve customers in a friendly and professional manner
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations and food hygiene standards
• Assist with setting up and clearing dining areas
• Contribute to the overall smooth running of the catering service

• Previous experience in catering or food service (preferred)
• Effective time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work well in a team and under pressure
• Good customer service skills with a friendly and approachable demeanour
• Flexibility to work during term time and cover the specified hours (11:00-19:00, Monday-Friday)

We pride ourselves on:

People first
We’re a company of individuals, united in doing our best for our clients.

Great food, always
Using only the best ingredients, our food is fresh, authentic and tailored to each school, age group, and specific needs and preferences.

Food education
We educate pupils through food, encouraging them to understand and develop their own personal tastes and make informed food choices.

Respect in everything we do
Our respectful codes of conduct inform how we behave towards our clients and customers, suppliers and business partners, and each other.

Fresh thinking
New ideas for food, service and ways of working help us maintain our position as creative leaders in school catering.

In order to be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK.

Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe involve regulated activity. It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working with children to apply for such roles. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Barred List check will be required for all successful applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide information about relevant criminal offences and will be subject to an online search of publicly available information. This search helps identify any issues that may affect suitability to work with children.

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.