Catering Assistant
Location: Burton upon Trent & Surrounding Areas
Contract Type: Temporary, Ongoing and Flexible Assignments
Pay Rate: £12.71 - £13.00 per hour, depending on the assignment, shift pattern and client environment
Looking for Flexible Catering Work?
Blue Arrow is currently recruiting dedicated and dependable Catering Assistants to support a variety of clients across Burton upon Trent and the surrounding areas.
Whether you're looking for occasional shifts to fit around other commitments or seeking more regular work, we offer a range of opportunities across multiple catering and hospitality settings.
Benefits of Working with Blue Arrow
- Competitive pay rates from £12.71 to £13.00 per hour
- Weekly pay
- Flexible working patterns tailored to your availability
- Weekday and weekend shifts available
- Fast-track starts for successful candidates
- Experience across a variety of catering environments
- Ongoing support from your local Blue Arrow team
Assignments Available In
- Residential and Nursing Care Homes
- Schools and Educational Establishments
- Nurseries and Childcare Facilities
- Industrial and Corporate Catering Units
- Leisure Centres and Hospitality Venues
- Commercial Kitchens and Event Catering Operations
DBS Requirements
Some assignments are within regulated environments, including schools, nurseries and care settings. Therefore, applicants may need a valid Enhanced DBS Certificate covering Child Workforce, Adult Workforce, or both.
Your DBS must either:
- Be registered on the DBS Update Service, or
- Have been issued within the previous 12 months
If you do not currently hold a valid DBS, Blue Arrow can assist with the application process. Please note that a fee applies for new DBS checks.
Key Duties
As a Catering Assistant, your responsibilities may include:
- Supporting food preparation and basic kitchen tasks
- Serving meals, snacks and beverages
- Ensuring kitchen and dining areas remain clean and presentable
- Adhering to food safety, allergen awareness and health & safety regulations
- Assisting chefs and kitchen teams during busy service periods
- Cleaning kitchen equipment, utensils and workstations
- Assisting with stock management and rotation
- Maintaining high hygiene standards at all times
Candidate Requirements
We're keen to hear from individuals who have:
- Previous experience within catering, hospitality, food service or kitchen environments
- Understanding of food hygiene and safe working practices
- A Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred but not essential)
- A positive, adaptable and proactive approach
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Strong reliability and punctuality
- The ability to work effectively in a busy environment
- Access to transport, which would be beneficial when travelling between assignments
Why Choose Blue Arrow?
We understand the valuable role Catering Assistants play in delivering excellent service. That's why we offer flexible work opportunities, competitive rates of pay and access to a wide range of local assignments.
If you're passionate about customer service, enjoy working as part of a team and are looking to develop your experience within catering, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply Today
Register your interest now and explore a variety of Catering Assistant opportunities across Burton upon Trent and the surrounding areas.
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.