About this role
Catering Assistant based at St Andrew's Primary - 8.75hpw
At HCL SAFEGUARDING IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY.The safety of children and young people is at the heart of everything we do.
About us: At HCL, we're more than just a caterer. We proudly serve over 16 million meals a year, delivering outstanding dining experiences across schools and the commercial sector.
As a Catering Assistant, your career starts here. We're passionate about developing our people, offering clear progression routes, ongoing training, and the support you need to thrive and advance within our team.
Let’s talk about the role of a Catering Assistant:
Assist with food preparation, cooking and serve meals to childrenUpholding Food Handling & Hygiene standardsAdhering with Health & Safety regulationsReceiving, checking, and organising supplier deliveriesCarry out washing-up duties, maintain a clean hygienic kitchen and dining areaRepresenting HCL and reflecting our values in everything you do About the Ideal Catering Assistant:
Committed to safeguarding children and young peopleFood hygiene level 2 certification (preferred)Basic understanding of health and safety proceduresKnowledge of key allergens (preferred)A committed team playerDelivers high-quality customer serviceDemonstrate good punctualityDriven to succeed and grow Why join us?
Salary: £12.71 per hour (£4,893 per annum)
Hours: 8.75 hours per week - No Weekends, No Late Nights
Schedule: Term Time Only – Enjoy all School Holidays off
Uniform provided
Rewards: Spread the Word & Earn Up to £500 - Refer a Friend! (T&Cs apply)
Succeed with us: Career progression opportunities
Excusive discounts: via VIVUP for supermarkets, cinemas, retail, dining, hotels, and family activities
Wellbeing matters: Support through EAP & Financial Support via Stream
Safeguarding: Enhanced DBS Disclosure paid by HCL - No Cost to You
If you're passionate, driven and ready to grow, we'd love to hear from you. Take the first step and apply online - your Catering Assistant career with HCL starts here.