Caterer

Routes To Work South; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local employment support organization is seeking a Caterer to work 30 hours per week in East Kilbride. The role involves food preparation, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and serving food to customers. Candidates should have excellent customer service skills and the right to work in the UK. While experience in a commercial kitchen is valued, training can be provided. The position offers a salary of £12.85 per hour and emphasizes work-life balance.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial kitchen is valued but not essential.
• Customer service skills are essential for this role.
• You must have the Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Help with food preparation tasks such as peeling, chopping, and making sandwiches.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen area and equipment.
• Assist with deliveries and manage food storage.
• Serve food items to customers.
• Top up vending services as needed.

Skills

Commercial kitchen experience

Excellent time management

Organisational skills

Excellent customer service

Education

Basic Catering and Hospitality certificate

Food hygiene course at Level 2

Job description

Job Specifics

• Reference No: CD379
• Location: East Kilbride
• Hours: Full Time (30 hours Mon-Fri)
• Salary: £12.85
• Closing Date: Friday 9th January 2026
• Why should you apply for this role: Work, life balance

Job Overview

Caterer required to work 30 hours Monday to Friday based in East Kilbride.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Key Tasks

As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Help with food preparation tasks such as peeling, chopping, trimming, and making sandwiches and salads
• Be responsible for maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen area and equipment. This includes cleaning utensils, tableware, and catering stations
• Assist with receiving and unpacking all deliveries, ensuring that the food and supply storage areas are organised
• Serve food items to customers in accordance with the menu prepared by the Chefs. Our General Assistants may also act as a host/waiter when needed in events
• Top up Vending services

Employer Expectations

Skills/Knowledge/Experience etc

• Commercial kitchen experience is highly valued but not essential
• Ideally you will possess a basic Catering and Hospitality certificate such as Food Handling or equivalent is desired but not essential as we can provide this for you
• Excellent time management skills and can work under pressure
• Excellent organisational skills are also important
• Can stand for extended periods is often necessary due to the physical nature of the job

Qualifications/Tickets/Licences Required

• Must have the Right to Work in the UK
• A food hygiene course at Level 2 would be desirable but not essential as we can supply this training
• Excellent customer service skills are essential
• Good time-management and organisational abilities