Term-Time School Catering Assistant — Fast-Paced & Flexible

Peoplebank; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading independent catering firm in Tonbridge is seeking a General Assistant to join their team. You will work in a vibrant school setting, providing support in food preparation and service while adhering to hygiene and safety standards. Previous experience in a fast-paced catering environment is preferred, along with strong teamwork abilities and a commitment to excellent customer service. Benefits include free meals on duty and extensive training opportunities. This is a term-time position starting on April 20, 2026.

Benefits

Wider wallet scheme

Free meals on duty

Volunteers leave – up to one day per year

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave

Cycle to work scheme

Recommend a friend bonus

Unrivalled individual training and development

Well established apprenticeship programme

Team & company social events

Employee assistance programme

Workplace pension

Excellent career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced catering environment preferred.
• Reliability, honesty, and attentive customer service.
• Similar experience in customer and/or food preparation environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support serving customers, replenishing stocks, and cleaning.
• Prepare service areas for meals as required.
• Follow hygiene and safety practices in food preparation.
• Ensure Food Hygiene and Health & Safety policies are adhered to.

Skills

Team working abilities

Listening skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Impeccable personal presentation

Food hygiene certificate

Flexibility

Willingness to learn

Ability to manage heavy lifting

Verbal English understanding

Written English and reading skills

Job description

A leading independent catering firm in Tonbridge is seeking a General Assistant to join their team. You will work in a vibrant school setting, providing support in food preparation and service while adhering to hygiene and safety standards. Previous experience in a fast-paced catering environment is preferred, along with strong teamwork abilities and a commitment to excellent customer service. Benefits include free meals on duty and extensive training opportunities. This is a term-time position starting on April 20, 2026.