School Catering Assistant – Flexible Hours + Free Meals

Thomas Franks Ltd.; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Colchester is seeking a General Assistant to support the team in serving customers and maintaining high food hygiene standards. The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced environment, preparing food and ensuring excellent customer service. This full-time, term-time position offers opportunities for training and career progression, alongside various employee benefits such as free meals and flexible working conditions.

Benefits

Wider wallet scheme (discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms)

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

Excellent career progression

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced catering or food preparation environment preferred.
• Impeccable personal hygiene and presentation.
• Willingness to take responsibility and learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the team with serving customers and cleaning.
• Prepare service areas and basic food.
• Ensure adherence to hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Team working abilities

Adaptability

Customer service

Food hygiene knowledge

Verbal English skills

Written English skills

Job description

A leading catering company in Colchester is seeking a General Assistant to support the team in serving customers and maintaining high food hygiene standards. The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced environment, preparing food and ensuring excellent customer service. This full-time, term-time position offers opportunities for training and career progression, alongside various employee benefits such as free meals and flexible working conditions.