Catering Assistant
Location: Ashby-de-la-Zouch & Surrounding Areas
Contract Type: Temporary, Flexible & Ongoing Assignments
Pay Rate: £12.71 - £13.00 per hour, depending on experience, assignment type, working environment, and shift pattern.
Looking for Flexible Catering Opportunities?
Blue Arrow is recruiting reliable and motivated Catering Assistants to support a wide range of clients throughout Ashby-de-la-Zouch and nearby areas. Whether you're seeking occasional work, additional hours, or ongoing assignments, we have a variety of opportunities available across different catering and hospitality settings.
What's in it for You?
- Competitive hourly rates of £12.71 - £13.00
- Weekly pay
- Flexible working patterns to suit your availability
- Weekday and weekend shifts available
- Immediate starts on selected assignments
- Variety of work environments and clients
- Ongoing support from the Blue Arrow team
Catering Environments Available
Assignments may be based within:
- Nursing and Residential Care Homes
- Schools, Colleges and Educational Establishments
- Nurseries and Early Years Settings
- Corporate and Industrial Catering Facilities
- Hotels, Leisure Facilities and Hospitality Venues
- Conference Centres, Events and Commercial Catering Operations
DBS Requirements
Due to the nature of some assignments, particularly within education and care sectors, candidates may need to hold a valid Enhanced DBS Certificate covering Child Workforce, Adult Workforce, or both.
The DBS must:
- Be registered with the DBS Update Service, or
- Have been issued within the last 12 months
If you do not currently hold a DBS certificate, you must be willing to complete the necessary checks through Blue Arrow. Please note that fees apply for new applications.
Duties and Responsibilities
As a Catering Assistant, you will help deliver an efficient and high-quality food service by:
- Assisting with food preparation and basic kitchen tasks
- Serving meals, snacks and beverages
- Maintaining cleanliness across kitchen and dining areas
- Adhering to food hygiene, allergen awareness and health & safety procedures
- Supporting chefs and kitchen teams during busy service times
- Operating dishwashing equipment and cleaning utensils
- Assisting with stock replenishment and storage organisation
- Ensuring a safe and hygienic working environment at all times
Candidate Requirements
We're interested in hearing from applicants who have:
- Previous experience in catering, hospitality, food service, or customer-facing roles
- Knowledge of food safety and kitchen hygiene standards
- A Food Hygiene Certificate (desirable but not essential)
- A positive, professional and flexible attitude
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Reliability, punctuality and a strong work ethic
- Access to their own transport, which would be advantageous for travelling between sites
Why Join Blue Arrow?
Blue Arrow partners with a broad range of catering and hospitality clients, offering flexible work opportunities across multiple sectors. We provide competitive rates of pay, regular assignments, and dedicated support from an experienced team committed to helping you find work that suits your needs.
If you're passionate about customer service, enjoy working as part of a busy kitchen team, and are looking for flexible employment, we would love to hear from you.
Apply Now
Register your interest today and discover a range of Catering Assistant opportunities available across Ashby-de-la-Zouch 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.