Location: Birmingham B12 9ED
Pay: £13.45 per hour
Hours: 20 hours per week (Term Time Only)
Schedule: Monday to Friday – No weekends or Christmas working
About the Role
Aspens Services, a leading school catering provider, is looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join its team. In this role, you will support the kitchen with food preparation and help deliver excellent service to students and staff in a busy school environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with basic food preparation.
- Serve meals and provide excellent customer service.
- Operate the till during meal service (full training provided).
- Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen environment.
- Follow all food safety and health & safety procedures.
- Work closely with the catering team to ensure smooth daily operations.
Requirements
- Previous experience in catering, hospitality, or a fast-paced service environment is preferred.
- Friendly, reliable, and able to work well as part of a team.
- Basic understanding of food hygiene and health & safety practices.
- Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification is beneficial but not essential, as training will be provided.
- A commitment to safeguarding children and young people.
Pay & Benefits
- £13.45 per hour
- 20 hours per week
- Monday to Friday working schedule
- No weekends
- No Christmas working
- School term-time only (38 weeks per year)
- Excellent work-life balance
- Ongoing training, apprenticeships, and career development opportunities
- Opportunity to grow within a fast-growing catering company
Why Join Aspens Services?
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for flexible, family-friendly working hours while building a rewarding career in school catering. If you’re passionate about food, customer service, and working as part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note: Employment is subject to an enhanced DBS check as part of Aspens Services’ commitment to safeguarding children and young people.