Catering Assistant

Reed Further Education are working with a further education provider are looking for a passionate temporary catering assistant/ cook to join our dynamic team in Kettering. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to providing excellent food and customer service.

Job Title: Catering Assistant/Cook

Working Hours: 35 hours, Mon-Fri

Role type: Temporary Ongoing until 27th June.

Location: Kettering

Salary: £13.68p/h to £14.50p/h including holiday pay

Day-to-day of the role:

• Food Preparation: Assist in preparing vegetables, salads, sandwiches, sauces, and more.
• Cooking Support: Help the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor with cooking tasks using various kitchen equipment.
• Service Counter: Set up, serve food, and clean the service counter.
• Customer Service: Serve meals and beverages courteously to clients, staff, and visitors.
• Special Functions: Provide assistance with special function catering.
• Cleaning Duties: Wash crockery, cutlery, utensils, and kitchen equipment; clean floors, walls, and dining areas.
• Stock Management: Assist in stock taking, storage, and checking deliveries.
• Health & Safety: Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations, including COSHH and HACCP.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Essential Qualifications:
  • Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent.
  • Experience in customer care.
  • Basic IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Allergen training.
• Desirable Qualifications:
  • First Aid at work certificate.
• Skills & Abilities:
  • Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
  • High standards of kitchen cleanliness.
  • Experience in food preparation.

Benefits of working for Reed Further Education/our client:

• Exclusive representation to leading FE colleges, prisons, and training providers in the area
• A specialist further education consultant who will search for jobs on your behalf
• A Health Cash Plan and Reed Discount Club
• Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay, Parental Leave and Antenatal/Pre-Adoption Appointment Payment
• Access to Training and Development - Reed Assessment Centre - Reed Learning.
• Great referral bonus’
• Access to roles throughout the UK and online/remote learning

To apply for this role, please send us your updated CV by clicking 'Apply Now'.

Not looking for teaching roles? We are also registering teaching assistants, learning support assistants, learning mentors and technicians through to other FE positions including HR, finance, facilities, administrators. We also have a specialist team of interim and senior management consultants with over 20 years’ experience in the sector.

Reed Further Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment by undergoing a 2 year’ employment check and a DBS Application, completing mandatory training within 6 weeks of your first assignment and annually thereafter.