Catering Assistant

Elior Uk; Biddulph Moor; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food service provider is looking for a Catering Assistant at Woodhouse Academy. This part-time role involves maintaining a clean kitchen, ensuring a friendly service, and complying with safety standards. Ideal candidates are team players with a passion for customer service. This position offers flexible hours and various perks like free meals and opportunities for growth. Join a people-first company where diversity and inclusion are valued.

Benefits

Free, tasty meals

Flexible working hours

Paid volunteering days

Career development opportunities

Pension schemes and life assurance

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in customer service excellence.
• Experience in catering and Barista roles is desirable but not essential.
• Focused on the front line.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, well-presented kitchen and service area.
• Keep menus updated with food offerings.
• Provide warm and friendly service.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Customer service excellence

Team player

Catering and Barista experience

Job description

Monday - Friday | 21 Hours Per Week | Term Time Only

Part Time

Woodhouse Ln, Biddulph, England, ST8 7DR

£11179.48 per annum

Taylor Shaw – Great Food, Bright Futures

At Woodhouse Academy within Taylor Shaw, we believe healthy food fuels young minds, and we’re passionate about serving delicious, nutritious meals in schools and colleges across the UK. Every meal is fresh, sustainable, and packed with goodness – because we know young people deserve the best.

Elior is committed to safeguarding children and colleagues. Candidates that are shortlisted for this role, will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including Children’s Barred List, and two suitable references.

What you’ll be doing…

As a Catering Assistant, you will have plenty of responsibilities and opportunities to grow in your role, becoming a critical member of our team.

• Ensure the kitchen and service area are always clean, well-presented, and well-stocked
• Keep up to date with menus and what food is on offer
• Offer a warm and friendly service
• Ensure COSHH, Food Safety, and Health & Safety are followed

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday | 21 Hours Per Week | Term Time Only

What can you bring?

• Focused on the front line
• Genuine interest in customer service excellence
• Team player
• Catering and Barista experience desirable but not essential

Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks!

At Elior, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows. That’s why we make sure our team feels appreciated, supported, and set up for success! Here’s what’s waiting for you:

• Free, tasty meals - Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work!
• Flexible working - including part time roles, because life doesn’t run on a 9-5 schedule.
• Plenty of Time to Unwind - Flexibility around family life with holidays that match the school calendar.
• Leave for life’s important moments - whether family, personal or unexpected.
• Give back time - paid volunteering days for the causes you care about.
• Room to grow - career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career.
• Financial security - pension schemes and life assurance.
• Exclusive discounts - save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel!

One small thing - we welcome you to apply using the name you feel most comfortable with!No need for legal names at this stage.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We’re a people-first business with over 10,000 colleagues across the UK, serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces. Our mission? Toenrich lives everywhere, every day.

And here’s the best part - 87% of our team say they’re proud to work here!Why? Because we create a place where you’re listened to, trusted, supported, and valued.

Not sure you match every single requirement? Apply anyway! Research shows that many people - especially women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - hold back unless they meet 100% of the criteria. But we hire for potential, not just experience. If you’re passionate and ready to grow, we want to hear from you!

We Celebrate You!

At Elior, diversity and inclusion aren’t just policies, they’re who we are. We know that different perspectives make us stronger, and we’re dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed.

Need any support or adjustments during the application process? Just let us know - we’re happy to help!

Ready to join us? Hit ‘Apply Now’ and let’s chat!