Catering Assistant jobs

Catering Assistant jobs offer practical opportunities across schools, hospitals, workplaces, event venues, and hospitality settings. Catering Assistants support food preparation and service, keep kitchen and dining areas organised, serve customers, replenish displays, clear tables, and complete cleaning tasks throughout the working day. The role combines teamwork, customer service, organisation, and attention to hygiene.

Opportunities range from full-time positions to part-time, temporary, and flexible assignments. Whether you already have catering experience or bring transferable skills from another customer-facing role, explore the latest Catering Assistant jobs at Blue Arrow and find your next opportunity today.

Refine Results Show filters

filtersShow filters

Sector Search
Branch Search
Working Pattern Search
Salary Search

Showing of results

Grid View
  • JN -062026-131082_1790946218
    • ÂŁ12.71 - ÂŁ14.00 per hour
    • Spalding, Lincolnshire
    • Temporary

    Catering & Kitchen Assistants - Flexible Work Available 📍 Spalding and surrounding areas 💷 £12.71 - £13.50 per hour 🕒 Flexible shifts to suit your availability Blue Arrow is currently recruiting Catering & Kitchen Assistants to join our...

  • JN -102026-134031_1790953876
    • Up to ÂŁ12.71 per hour
    • Birmingham, West Midlands
    • Contract

    Blue Arrow is currently recruiting for a variety of School Support Staff positions including Catering Assistants, Cleaners and Lunchtime Supervisor to work within Primary and Secondary Schools across Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Sol...

  • JN -102026-134038_1790955847
    • Up to ÂŁ12.71 per hour
    • Birmingham, West Midlands
    • Contract

    Blue Arrow are recruiting for experienced catering assistants to work with our clients across multiple sites across mulitple sites across the Birmingham & surrounding areas Working predominantly in an education setting, your main duties will i...

  • JN -102026-133956_1790839542
    • Up to ÂŁ12.71 per hour
    • Ripley, Derbyshire
    • Contract

    Catering Assistant Blue Arrow is proud to be working in partnership with reputable schools and care homes in the Ripley area. We are currently seeking reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistants to support busy kitchen teams on a part-time, ongo...

  • JN -092026-132994_1790847503
    • ÂŁ12.71 - ÂŁ13.71 per hour
    • Tunbridge Wells, Kent
    • Temporary

    Catering Assistants 📍 Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas (multiple sites) 💷 Competitive hourly pay | Weekly pay available 🕒 Flexible shifts - part-time & full-time opportunities Blue Arrow is currently recruiting Catering Assistants to w...

  • JN -092026-133662_1790847666
    • Up to ÂŁ12.71 per hour
    • Canterbury, Kent
    • Temporary

    Catering Assistants 📍 Canterbury and surrounding areas (multiple sites) 💷 Competitive hourly pay | Weekly pay available 🕒 Flexible shifts - part-time & full-time opportunities Blue Arrow is currently recruiting Catering Assistants to work a...

  • JN -082026-132311_1790848562
    • ÂŁ12.71 - ÂŁ13.00 per hour
    • Sheffield, South Yorkshire
    • Temporary

    We are currently recruiting for an experienced Catering Assistant to support our clients across South Yorkshire Shifts available Monday-Sunday Pay rate from ÂŁ12.71 per hour, depending on location Responsibilities (not limited to): * Preparation...

  • JN -082026-132153_1790848708
    • ÂŁ12.71 - ÂŁ13 per hour
    • Doncaster, South Yorkshire
    • Temporary

    We are currently recruiting for an experienced Catering Assistants to support our clients across South Yorkshire area Shifts available Monday to Friday mainly Pay rate from ÂŁ12.71 per hour, depending on location Start date ASAP Responsibilities (...

  • JN -082026-132182_1790868562
    • Up to ÂŁ12.71 per hour
    • Leicester, Leicestershire
    • Contract

    Blue Arrow are recruiting for experienced catering assistants to work with our client across multiple sites in the Leicestershire and surrounding areas. Your main duties will include: Washing up Basic food prep Serving on the counter Setting up fo...

  • JN -092026-133635_1790872633
    • Up to ÂŁ12.71 per hour
    • Warwick, Warwickshire
    • Contract

    Blue Arrow are recruiting for experienced catering assistants to work with our client across multiple sites in Warwick and surrounding areas. Your main duties will include: Washing up Basic food prep Serving on the counter Setting up for service C...

  • JN -092026-133931_1790764673
    • Up to ÂŁ12.71 per hour
    • Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
    • Contract

    Are you a reliable and hardworking Catering Assistant looking for flexible work opportunities? Blue Arrow is currently recruiting Catering Assistants for a variety of food service environments across Melton Mowbray and surrounding areas . This is...

  • JN -092026-133941_1790773032
    • ÂŁ12.71 - ÂŁ14.00 per hour + Holiday Pay, Pension, Flexible Work
    • Stevenage, Hertfordshire
    • Part-Time

    General Assistants required - All Levels! General Assistants required to support with the smooth day-to-day operation in the kitchen. Key responsibilities include assisting with meal service, setting up and clearing dining areas, maintaining high ...

  • JN -092026-133886_1790665745
    • ÂŁ12.71 - ÂŁ13.00 per hour
    • Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
    • Contract

    📍 Stratford-upon-Avon ⏰ Morning shifts 📋 Enhanced Child Workforce DBS Required 🚀 Immediate Start Available Join Our Team as a Catering Assistant! Blue Arrow is currently recruiting for reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistants to work...

  • JN -092026-133890_1790670907
    • Up to ÂŁ12.71 per hour
    • Redditch, Worcestershire
    • Temporary

    Blue Arrow are recruiting for experienced catering assistants to work with our clients across multiple sites across the Redditch & Droitwich areas Working predominantly in an education setting, your main duties will include: Basic food prep Wa...

  • JN -092026-133898_1790679884
    • Up to ÂŁ12.71 per hour
    • Stafford, Staffordshire
    • Full-Time

    Catering Assistant - Term Time Only Location: Stafford Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 3:00pm (Term Time Only) Pay Rate: ÂŁ12.71 per hour We're currently looking for Catering Assistants to work at a busy educational site in Stafford. This role...

  • JN -092026-133859_1790345976
    • Up to ÂŁ12.71 per hour
    • Southend-On-Sea, Essex
    • Contract

    DBS Catering Assistant - Agency Staff Required 📍 Southend-on-Sea and Surrounding Areas 💷 Competitive Hourly Rates 🕒 Flexible Working Hours ✅ Immediate Start Available We are currently recruiting reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistants (D...

  • JN -092026-133860_1790346435
    • Up to ÂŁ12.71 per hour
    • Thurrock, Essex
    • Contract

    DBS Catering Assistant - Agency Staff Required 📍 Thurrock & Surrounding Areas 💷 Competitive Hourly Rates 🕒 Flexible Shifts Available ✅ Immediate Starts We are currently looking for reliable and hardworking Catering Assistants (DBS cleared)...

  • JN -092026-133806_1790248405
    • Up to ÂŁ12.71 per hour
    • Derby, Derbyshire
    • Contract

    Role: Catering Assistant- DE3 Pay: ÂŁ12.71 About the Role We are looking to appoint a friendly, reliable, and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will help prepare and serve healthy, balanced meals. Key Respon...

  • JN -092026-133807_1790248722
    • Up to ÂŁ12.71 per hour
    • Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
    • Contract

    Role: Catering Assistant- NG5 Pay: ÂŁ12.71 About the Role We are looking to appoint a friendly, reliable, and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will help prepare and serve healthy, balanced meals. Key Respo...

  • JN -092026-133808_1790249608
    • Up to ÂŁ12.71 per hour
    • Buxton, Derbyshire
    • Contract

    Role: Catering Assistant- SK17 Pay: ÂŁ12.71 About the Role We are looking to appoint a friendly, reliable, and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will help prepare and serve healthy, balanced meals. Key Respo...

  • JN -092026-133819_1790263155
    • Up to ÂŁ12.71 per annum
    • Crewe, Cheshire
    • Temporary

    Part-Time School Catering Assistant Location: Crewe Hours: Part-time We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join a friendly school kitchen team . This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a bus...

  • JN -092026-133043_1790156590
    • Up to ÂŁ12.71 per hour
    • Crowborough, East Sussex
    • Temporary

    Catering Assistant - School Catering 📍 Crowborough 💷 £12.71 per hour 📅 Term Time Only ⏰ Various shifts available Blue Arrow are currently recruiting for a Catering Assistant to join a friendly catering team at a school in Worthing. This is an...

  • JN -092026-133042_1790157159
    • Up to ÂŁ12.71 per hour
    • Eastbourne, East Sussex
    • Contract

    Catering Assistant - School Catering 📍 Eastbourne, West Sussex 💷 £12.71 per hour 📅 Term Time Only ⏰ Various shifts available Blue Arrow are currently recruiting for a Catering Assistant to join a friendly catering team at a school in Worthing...

  • JN -092026-133766_1790157186
    • ÂŁ12.71 - ÂŁ13.71 per hour + holiday pay and enhanced pay rates
    • Bolton, Greater Manchester
    • Contract

    Experienced Catering Assistants are required for various roles. Location: Central Manchester, Greater Manchester and Lancashire Hours: 10:00-14:00/ 10:30-14:30/09:30-13:30 great if you are looking for hours suitable for childcare Part time/flexibl...

  • JN -092026-133040_1790157490
    • Up to ÂŁ12.71 per hour
    • Worthing, West Sussex
    • Contract

    Catering Assistant - School Catering 📍 Worthing, West Sussex 💷 £12.71 per hour 📅 Term Time Only ⏰ Various shifts available Blue Arrow are currently recruiting for a Catering Assistant to join a friendly catering team at a school in Worthing. ...

  • JN -092026-133767_1790157711
    • ÂŁ12.71 - ÂŁ13.71 per hour + holiday pay and enhanced pay rates
    • Middleton, Greater Manchester
    • Temporary

    Catering Assistants are required for various roles. Location: Middleton Hours: 10:00-14:00/ 10:30-14:30/09:30-13:30 great if you are looking for hours suitable for childcare Part time/flexible working available. If you're looking for a role where ...

  • JN -092026-133769_1790158036
    • ÂŁ12.71 - ÂŁ13.71 per hour + holiday pay and enhanced pay rates
    • Stockport, Greater Manchester
    • Temporary

    Catering Assistants are required for various roles. Location: Stockport, Cheadle, Wilmslow Hours: 10:00-14:00/ 10:30-14:30/09:30-13:30 great if you are looking for hours suitable for childcare Part time/flexible working available. If you're lookin...

  • JN -092026-133770_1790158808
    • ÂŁ12.71 - ÂŁ13.71 per annum + holiday pay and enhanced pay rates
    • Salford, Greater Manchester
    • Temporary

    Catering Assistants are required for various roles. Location: Salford Hours: 10:00-14:00/ 10:30-14:30/09:30-13:30 great if you are looking for hours suitable for childcare Part time/flexible working available. If you're looking for a role where yo...

  • JN -092026-133771_1790159072
    • ÂŁ12.71 - ÂŁ13.00 per hour
    • Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire
    • Contract

    Catering Assistant Location: Burton upon Trent & Surrounding Areas Contract Type: Temporary, Ongoing and Flexible Assignments Pay Rate: ÂŁ12.71 - ÂŁ13.00 per hour, depending on the assignment, shift pattern and client environment Looking for ...

  • JN -092026-133772_1790159601
    • ÂŁ12.71 - ÂŁ13.00 per hour
    • Uttoxeter, Staffordshire
    • Contract

    Catering Assistant Location: Uttoxeter & Surrounding Areas Contract Type: Temporary, Flexible & Ongoing Opportunities Pay Rate: ÂŁ12.71 - ÂŁ13.00 per hour, dependent on assignment, experience, shift pattern, and client location. Seeking F...

  • JN -092026-133782_1790162025
    • ÂŁ12.71 - ÂŁ13.50 per hour
    • Sheffield, South Yorkshire
    • Contract

    We are currently recruiting for an experienced Catering Assistant to support our clients across South Yorkshire Shifts available Monday-Sunday Pay rate from ÂŁ12.71 per hour, depending on location Responsibilities (not limited to): * Preparation...

  • JN -092026-133744_1790164556
    • ÂŁ12.71 - ÂŁ13.71 per hour + negotiable
    • Leatherhead, Surrey
    • Temporary

    Front of House / General Catering Assistant Prestigious Private School Pay Rate: ÂŁ12.71 - ÂŁ13.71 per hour Working Pattern: Various shifts, 5 days out of 7 We are currently recruiting for a Front of House / General Catering Assistant to join the ...

  • JN -092026-133778_1790167121
    • ÂŁ12.71 - ÂŁ13 per hour
    • Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire
    • Contract

    Catering Assistant Location: Ashby-de-la-Zouch & Surrounding Areas Contract Type: Temporary, Flexible & Ongoing Assignments Pay Rate: ÂŁ12.71 - ÂŁ13.00 per hour, depending on experience, assignment type, working environment, and shift pat...

  • JN -092026-133792_1790171404
    • ÂŁ16 - ÂŁ17.50 per hour
    • Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
    • Contract

    School Chef (Ad Hoc) - to start asap Location: Newcastle, Gateshead & Stanley Hours: 7:00am - 2:00pm (Monday to Friday) Pay Rate: ÂŁ16.00 per hour Contract Type: Ad Hoc / Temporary Are you an experienced Chef looking for flexible work withi...

  • JN -092026-133794_1790175541
    • Up to ÂŁ12.71 per hour
    • Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
    • Contract

    Role: Catering Assistant- NG17 Pay: ÂŁ12.71 About the Role We are looking to appoint a friendly, reliable, and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will help prepare and serve healthy, balanced meals. Key Respo...

  • JN -082026-132182_1790076743
    • Up to ÂŁ12.71 per hour
    • Leicester, Leicestershire
    • Contract

    Blue Arrow are recruiting for experienced catering assistants to work with our client across multiple sites in the Leicestershire and surrounding areas. Your main duties will include: Washing up Basic food prep Serving on the counter Setting up fo...

  • JN -092026-133718_1790079522
    • ÂŁ12.71 - ÂŁ13.50 per hour + Holiday Pay, Pension
    • Leeds, West Yorkshire
    • Temporary

    Catering Assistant in Leeds - Enhanced DBS Essential Blue Arrow Leeds Team is currently recruiting experienced and enthusiastic Catering and Kitchen Assistants for temporary catering jobs in schools and care homes across Leeds and the surrounding ...

  • JN -092026-133728_1790081966
    • Up to ÂŁ12.71 per hour
    • Alfreton, Derbyshire
    • Contract

    School Catering Assistant Blue Arrow is proud to be working in partnership with a well-respected school in Alfreton , which is currently seeking a School Catering Assistant to support its busy kitchen team. Due to the nature of this role, an ...

  • JN -092026-133735_1790085821
    • ÂŁ12.71 - ÂŁ13.00 per hour
    • Liverpool, Merseyside
    • Full-Time

    Do you live near Liverpool ? Have at least 6 months catering experience? Hold a Childs DBS dated in last 12 months Looking weekly work? Able to do 5 days per week school hours? This role will require you to work Monday - Friday 9.30am - 2.30pm . P...

  • JN -082026-132179_1790087079
    • Up to ÂŁ12.71 per hour
    • Coventry, West Midlands
    • Contract

    Blue Arrow are recruiting for experienced catering assistants to work with our client across multiple sites in the Coventry and surrounding areas. Your main duties will include: Washing up Basic food prep Serving on the counter Setting up for serv...

  • JN -092026-133741_1790087359
    • ÂŁ12.71 - ÂŁ13.00 per hour
    • Southport, Merseyside
    • Part-Time

    We are recruiting a small team of catering staff who can support us in local Schools in Southport. This role is to work 10-2 Daily and would suits people looking for a role in between school hours. Do you have 6 months catering experience? Hold a...

  • JN -092026-133651_1789983779
    • Up to ÂŁ12.71 per hour
    • Worcestershire
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    Blue Arrow are recruiting for experienced catering assistants to work with our clients across multiple sites across the Birmingham & surrounding areas Areas which we have work available in: - Birmingham - Worcester - Telford - Redditch - ...

  • JN -092026-133662_1789991271
    • Up to ÂŁ12.71 per hour
    • Canterbury, Kent
    • Temporary

    Catering Assistants 📍 Canterbury and surrounding areas (multiple sites) 💷 Competitive hourly pay | Weekly pay available 🕒 Flexible shifts - part-time & full-time opportunities Blue Arrow is currently recruiting Catering Assistants to work a...

  • JN -092026-133624_1789746416
    • Up to ÂŁ12.71 per hour
    • Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    🥪 School Catering Assistant - Term Time Only 🍽️ 📍 Vacancies across many schools in Nottingham (you choose!) 🕒 Monday to Friday (term time only) ⏰ Hours: 10:00am to 2:00pm 💷 Pay: £12.71 per hour 👩‍🍳 Want a job that fits perfectly around scho...

  • JN -092026-133629_1789747943
    • Up to ÂŁ12.71 per hour
    • Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    Part time School Catering Assistant Blue Arrow a proud to be working with a reputable School in Stoke who are now seeking a Catering Assistant to support their kitchen on a part-time basis. An enhanced child DBS dated will be required due to the s...

  • JN -092026-133633_1789748869
    • Up to ÂŁ12.71 per hour
    • Rugby, Warwickshire
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    Location: Newbold Revel, Rugby, CV10 0TH Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:30am to 2:00pm (Fixed Hours) Start Date: Immediate Start Available About the Role We are currently recruiting for a reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join a bus...

  • JN -092026-133635_1789749369
    • Up to ÂŁ12.71 per hour
    • Warwick, Warwickshire
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    Blue Arrow are recruiting for experienced catering assistants to work with our client across multiple sites in Warwick and surrounding areas. Your main duties will include: Washing up Basic food prep Serving on the counter Setting up for service C...

  • JN -092026-133636_1789750186
    • Up to ÂŁ12.71 per hour
    • Stafford, Staffordshire
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    Catering Assistant Location: ST16, Stafford Hourly rate: ÂŁ12.71P/H Working hours: 07:00-12:00 or 15:00-20:00 - Hours can vary Shifts: Monday - Sunday - can vary Contract type: Temporary Start date: ASAP We are currently looking for hard-working, e...

  • JN -092026-133638_1789750524
    • Up to ÂŁ12.71 per hour
    • Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    Part time School Catering Assistant Blue Arrow a proud to be working with a reputable School in Trentham who are now seeking a Catering Assistant to support their kitchen on a part-time basis. An enhanced child DBS dated will be required due to th...

  • JN -092026-133442_1789638297
    • Up to ÂŁ29255.00 per annum + 38 days annual leave per year
    • Oxford, Oxfordshire
    • Full-Time

    Blue Arrow is recruiting on behalf of a prestigious Oxford-based organisation for a Catering Assistant to join a busy and professional Catering team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for hospitality and customer servi...

  • JN -092026-133481_1789644373
    • ÂŁ16 - ÂŁ18 per hour + + holiday pay + Weekend enhancements
    • Andover, Hampshire
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    Sous Chef - School Catering Andover, Hampshire Permanent | Full-Time We're currently recruiting an experienced and enthusiastic Sous Chef for a fantastic opportunity within a school catering environment in Andover . This is an excellent chance ...

  • JN -092026-133177_1789650739
    • Up to ÂŁ12.71 per hour
    • Aberdeen
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    Blue Arrow Aberdeen are currently recruiting for hospitality staff to join our team. Roles including waiting staff, bartenders, catering assistants, kitchen porters and housekeeping. We at Blue Arrow can offer our casual workers: * Weekly pay * Co...

  • JN -092026-133501_1789651144
    • Negotiable
    • Swindon, Wiltshire
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    Job Description Blue Arrow are currently recruiting reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistants to work across a variety of catering environments in Swindon, Chippenham, Royal Wootton Bassett, Marlborough, Cirencester and surrounding areas . ...

  • JN -092026-133406_1789656592
    • ÂŁ12.71 - ÂŁ13.50 per hour + pension & holiday
    • South West England
    • Temporary

    An enhanced DBS is required for these roles Key Responsibilities Assist with basic food preparation, including washing, peeling, chopping, and portioning ingredients Support the preparation and serving of hot and cold meals Maintain high standards...

  • JN -092026-133460_1789657079
    • ÂŁ12.71 - ÂŁ15.00 per hour
    • Swindon, Wiltshire
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    Looking for Flexible Work Where You Can Make a Real Difference? A great meal, a friendly face, and excellent service can have a positive impact on someone's day. We're working with schools, colleges, care homes, healthcare providers, and specialis...

  • JN -092026-133532_1789658591
    • ÂŁ12.75 - ÂŁ13.50 per hour
    • Banbury, Oxfordshire
    • Full-Time

    As a Catering Assistant, you will play an important role in delivering an efficient and welcoming food service for students and staff. Working alongside the catering team, you will help with food preparation, meal service, cleaning duties, and mai...

  • JN -092026-133540_1789660440
    • ÂŁ12.71 - ÂŁ14.00 per hour
    • York, North Yorkshire
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    Location: York and surrounding areas Working Hours: Monday to Sunday - Flexible Hours Pay Rate: From ÂŁ12.71 per hour Flexible Working Available Are you looking for flexible work in a friendly and rewarding environment? Blue Arrow is recruiting...

  • JN -092026-133328_1789460281
    • Up to ÂŁ12.71 per hour
    • Wakefield, West Yorkshire
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    Location: Wakefield and surrounding WF postcode areas Working Hours: 10:00am to 2:00pm or 9:30am to 1:30pm, Monday to Friday Pay Rate: From ÂŁ12.71 per hour Term-Time Only | Flexible Working Available | 4-Hour Shifts Are you looking for flexibl...

  • JN -092026-133370_1789481263
    • Up to ÂŁ12.71 per hour
    • Shrewsbury, Shropshire
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    📍 Location: Shrewsbury 👩‍🍳 Looking for a part-time role that fits perfectly around your day? We're currently recruiting Catering Assistants to support us at Blue Arrow. This role is ideal if you're returning to work, balancing family commi...

  • JN -092026-133299_1789370569
    • Up to ÂŁ12.71 per hour
    • Leek, Staffordshire
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    🥪 Catering Assistant 🍴 📍 Location: Leek and surrounding areas 🕒 Monday to Friday opportunities available ⏰ Hours: 9am-2pm, 8am-2pm, 10am-2pm, 11am-3pm (you choose!) 💷 Pay: £12.71 per hour *Please note, you are able to pick up other a...

  • JN -082026-132311_1789386223
    • ÂŁ12.71 - ÂŁ13.00 per hour
    • Sheffield, South Yorkshire
    • Temporary

    We are currently recruiting for an experienced Catering Assistant to support our clients across South Yorkshire Shifts available Monday-Sunday Pay rate from ÂŁ12.71 per hour, depending on location Responsibilities (not limited to): * Preparation...

  • JN -082026-132153_1789386293
    • ÂŁ12.71 - ÂŁ13 per hour
    • Doncaster, South Yorkshire
    • Temporary

    We are currently recruiting for an experienced Catering Assistants to support our clients across South Yorkshire area Shifts available Monday-Sunday Pay rate from ÂŁ12.71 per hour, depending on location Responsibilities (not limited to): * Prepar...

  • JN -092026-133254_1789117520
    • ÂŁ12.95 - ÂŁ16.19 per hour
    • Derby, Derbyshire
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    🥪 Catering Assistant 🍴 📍 Location: Castle Donington 🕒 Flexible shifts available across 7 days ⏰ Hours: 8am-4pm, 9am-5pm, 7pm-1am and other shifts available - you choose! 💷 Pay: £12.95 per hour (day shifts) | £16.19 per hour (weekend ...

  • JN -092026-133253_1789117601
    • Up to ÂŁ12.71 per hour
    • Derby, Derbyshire
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    🥪 School Catering Assistant - Term Time Only 🍽️ 📍 Choose a location that suits you 🕒 Shifts: Monday to Friday (term time only) ⏰ Hours: 9:30am - 1:30pm, 10:00am - 2:00pm or 10:30am - 2:30pm (depending on the school) 💷 Pay: £12.71 per hour *Pl...

  • JN -092026-133269_1789127449
    • Up to ÂŁ12.71 per hour
    • Middlewich, Cheshire
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    📍 Location: Middlewich 👩‍🍳 Looking for a part-time role that fits perfectly around your day? We're currently recruiting Catering Assistants to support us at Blue Arrow. This role is ideal if you're returning to work, balancing family commi...

  • JN -092026-133272_1789130426
    • Up to ÂŁ12.71 per hour
    • Blyth, Northumberland
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    Blue Arrow are currently recruiting for a Catering Assistant to join a friendly and hardworking team within a school in Blyth. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous catering experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced enviro...

  • JN -092026-133230_1789048538
    • ÂŁ12.71 - ÂŁ13.5 per hour + holiday pay and enhanced pay rates
    • Manchester, Greater Manchester
    • Temporary

    Blue Arrow Manchester are recruiting multiple experienced catering staff for various roles. Location: Central Manchester, Greater Manchester and Lancashire Hours: Various different shift patterns will be available including school hours 10:00-14:0...

  • JN -092026-133159_1788937179
    • ÂŁ12.71 - ÂŁ13.71 per annum
    • Durham, County Durham
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    Catering Assistant (12-Month Temporary Contract) Location: Durham Care Home Pay Rate: ÂŁ12.71 per hour Contract: 12-Month Temporary Contract Hours: 5 days out of 7 on a rota basis, including weekends About the Role We are looking for an experienced...

  • JN -092026-133162_1788941252
    • ÂŁ12.71 - ÂŁ13.00 per hour
    • Cannock, Staffordshire
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    Catering Assistant Location: Cannock & Surrounding Areas Contract Type: Temporary, Ongoing & Flexible Assignments Pay Rate: ÂŁ12.71 - ÂŁ13.00 per hour, dependent on experience, client requirements, shift patterns, and working environment....

  • JN -092026-133163_1788943456
    • Up to ÂŁ12.71 per hour
    • Telford, Shropshire
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    Key responsibilities: Assist with the preparation and serving of meals, snacks, and beverages for residents. Ensure meals are presented attractively and served in a timely manner. Support residents during mealtimes in a respectful and caring manne...

  • JN -092026-133111_1788859498
    • ÂŁ12.71 - ÂŁ13.00 per hour
    • Swadlincote, Derbyshire
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    Catering Assistant Location: Swadlincote & Surrounding Areas Contract Type: Temporary, Ongoing and Flexible Casual Assignments Pay Rate: ÂŁ12.71 - ÂŁ13.00 per hour, depending on experience, client placement, shift pattern, and working environ...

  • JN -092026-133112_1788860690
    • ÂŁ12.71 - ÂŁ13 per hour
    • Lichfield, Staffordshire
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    Catering Assistant Location: Lichfield & Surrounding Areas Contract Type: Temporary, Ongoing and Ad-Hoc Assignments Pay Rate: ÂŁ12.71 - ÂŁ13.00 per hour, dependent on experience, client placement, shift patterns and work environment Looking f...

  • JN -092026-133114_1788861419
    • ÂŁ12.71 - ÂŁ13 per hour
    • Tamworth, Staffordshire
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    Catering Assistant Location: Tamworth & Nearby Areas Contract Type: Temporary, Flexible and Ongoing Opportunities Pay Rate: ÂŁ12.71 - ÂŁ13.00 per hour, depending on experience, assignment type, shift pattern and client requirements Looking fo...

  • JN -092026-133133_1788874032
    • ÂŁ16 - ÂŁ18 per hour
    • Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    School Chef (Ad Hoc) - to start asap Location: Newcastle, Gateshead & Stanley Hours: 7:00am - 2:00pm (Monday to Friday) Pay Rate: ÂŁ16.00 per hour Contract Type: Ad Hoc / Temporary Are you an experienced Chef looking for flexible work withi...

  • JN -092026-133142_1788880244
    • ÂŁ12.71 - ÂŁ13 per hour
    • Newark, Nottinghamshire
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    Job Title: Catering Assistant Location: Newark, Nottinghamshire Contract Type: Flexible / Temporary (Contract Catering) Salary: Competitive hourly rate Join the Team with Blue Arrow Blue Arrow is currently recruiting reliable and enthusiastic Cate...

  • JN -082026-132179_1788882408
    • Up to ÂŁ12.71 per hour
    • Coventry, West Midlands
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    Blue Arrow are recruiting for experienced catering assistants to work with our client across multiple sites in the Coventry and surrounding areas. Your main duties will include: Washing up Basic food prep Serving on the counter Setting up for serv...

  • JN -092026-133145_1788883334
    • ÂŁ15.60 - ÂŁ21.00 per hour
    • Reading, Berkshire
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    Job title: DBS Chef Reading-ongoing shifts Location: Reading Contract type: Temporary Starting on: ASAP Rate of pay: ÂŁ15,60 to ÂŁ21,00 Blue Arrow is looking for DBS Chefs to work in temporary and ongoing assignments in Reading area. Working various...

  • JN -082026-132182_1788883522
    • Up to ÂŁ12.71 per annum
    • Leicester, Leicestershire
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    Blue Arrow are recruiting for experienced catering assistants to work with our client across multiple sites in the Leicestershire and surrounding areas. Your main duties will include: Washing up Basic food prep Serving on the counter Setting up fo...

  • JN -082026-132838_1788757217
    • Up to ÂŁ12.71 per hour
    • Ilkeston, Derbyshire
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    School Catering Assistant Blue Arrow is proud to be working in partnership with a well-respected school in Ilkeston , which is currently seeking a School Catering Assistant to support its busy kitchen team. Due to the nature of this role, an ...

  • JN -092026-133081_1788787164
    • Up to ÂŁ12.71 per hour
    • Banbury, Oxfordshire
    • Temporary

    Job Description As a Catering Assistant, you will support the delivery of a high-quality food service for pupils and staff. Working as part of the catering team, you will assist with food preparation, service, cleaning, and ensuring a safe and hyg...

  • JN -092026-133028_1788517317
    • ÂŁ12.71 - ÂŁ13.71 per hour
    • Telford, Shropshire
    • Temporary

    Blue Arrow are recruiting for experienced catering assistants to work with our clients across multiple sites across the Telford & surrounding areas Working predominantly in an education setting, your main duties will include: Basic food prep W...

  • JN -092026-132994_1788525430
    • ÂŁ12.71 - ÂŁ13.71 per hour
    • Tunbridge Wells, Kent
    • Temporary

    Catering Assistants 📍 Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas (multiple sites) 💷 Competitive hourly pay | Weekly pay available 🕒 Flexible shifts - part-time & full-time opportunities Blue Arrow is currently recruiting Catering Assistants to w...

  • JN -082026-132153_1788424022
    • ÂŁ12.71 - ÂŁ13 per hour
    • Doncaster, South Yorkshire
    • Temporary

    We are currently recruiting for an experienced Catering Assistants to support our clients across South Yorkshire area Shifts available Monday-Sunday Pay rate from ÂŁ12.71 per hour, depending on location ASAP Start available for the right applican...

  • JN -092026-132986_1788438673
    • Up to ÂŁ12.71 per hour
    • Redditch, Worcestershire
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    Blue Arrow are recruiting for experienced catering assistants to work with our clients across multiple sites across the Redditch & Droitwich areas Working predominantly in an education setting, your main duties will include: Basic food prep Wa...

About Catering Assistant roles

Catering Assistant roles support the preparation, presentation, and service of food and drinks across a wide range of catering environments. Daily responsibilities include preparing simple ingredients, serving meals and refreshments, operating tills, replenishing counters, clearing tables, washing equipment, and keeping kitchens, dining areas, and service points clean and organised.

The working environment differs between settings. A Catering Assistant in a school supports breakfast or lunchtime service around the school day, while hospital and healthcare roles operate around meal services for patients, staff, and visitors. Event and hospitality positions centre on service periods, guest requirements, and busy functions where teamwork and organisation keep food and drink service running efficiently.

Catering Assistant work suits people who enjoy practical tasks, customer contact, and working alongside others. Employers value reliability, good communication, attention to hygiene, and the ability to follow instructions. Individual vacancies set their own requirements for previous experience, food hygiene training, working hours, and shift patterns, so jobseekers should review the advertised criteria before applying.

What does a Catering Assistant do?

Types of Catering Assistant jobs

Catering Assistant jobs are available across education, healthcare, events, hospitality, and other food service environments. Each setting brings a different routine, customer group, and style of service.

School and education Catering Assistant jobs

School and education Catering Assistant jobs support meal services for pupils, staff, and visitors. Catering Assistants prepare service areas, portion and serve food, replenish counters, clear tables, wash equipment, and maintain clean dining and kitchen spaces. Working patterns usually follow the requirements of the education setting, with duties concentrated around preparation, breakfast, lunch, and clearing-down periods.

Hospital and healthcare Catering Assistant roles

Hospital and healthcare Catering Assistant roles support food and drink services for patients, visitors, and staff. Duties include preparing service areas, portioning meals, serving customers, clearing equipment, replenishing supplies, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Healthcare environments place particular importance on hygiene, accuracy, clear procedures, and dependable teamwork throughout each service period.

Events and hospitality Catering Assistant vacancies

Events and hospitality Catering Assistant vacancies centre on food and drink service for guests and customers. Catering Assistants prepare counters and service areas, serve refreshments, operate tills, replenish stock, clear tables, and help restore areas after service. The pace increases around busy events and functions, making teamwork, organisation, customer service, and efficient working important throughout each shift.

Catering Assistant working hours and shift patterns

Catering Assistant working hours reflect the setting and its service schedule. Vacancies include full-time, part-time, temporary, and flexible patterns across daytime, evening, and weekend shifts.

Full-time Catering Assistant work

Full-time Catering Assistant work provides a regular weekly schedule across food preparation, service, cleaning, and customer support. Shifts follow the operating hours of the workplace, with duties organised around preparation and meal service periods. Full-time roles give Catering Assistants consistent experience across the daily routine and require dependable attendance, teamwork, organisation, and good time management.

Full-time Catering Assistant work image

Part-time Catering Assistant jobs

Part-time Catering Assistant jobs offer fewer weekly hours while retaining the core responsibilities of food preparation, service, cleaning, and customer support. Employers schedule part-time shifts around their busiest service periods, including breakfast, lunch, evenings, or weekends. These positions work well for jobseekers whose availability fits specific service times and who want a regular working pattern with reduced hours.

Part-time Catering Assistant jobs image

Temporary and flexible Catering Assistant positions

Temporary and flexible Catering Assistant positions provide work for defined periods, individual assignments, or changing staffing requirements. Catering Assistants complete the same practical service, preparation, and cleaning duties required by the workplace during their shift. These positions give jobseekers opportunities to work across different schedules and settings while building experience in catering, hospitality, education, healthcare, or events.

Temporary and flexible Catering Assistant positions image

Catering Assistant jobs by location

Catering Assistant jobs are available across the UK wherever organisations provide food and drink services. Searching by location helps jobseekers identify vacancies within a practical travelling distance.

Catering Assistant roles in London

Catering Assistant roles in London span schools, hospitals, workplaces, event venues, and hospitality environments across the capital. Responsibilities centre on preparing service areas, serving food and drinks, helping customers, and maintaining clean, organised spaces. Jobseekers should compare workplace locations and shift times carefully, particularly where early starts, evenings, or weekend services affect travel.

Catering Assistant positions in the Midlands

Catering Assistant positions in the Midlands support food services across education, healthcare, workplaces, hospitality venues, and events. Vacancies cover full-time, part-time, temporary, and flexible schedules, with responsibilities focused on preparation, service, cleaning, and customer support. Checking the precise workplace and shift pattern helps candidates find roles that fit their availability and travelling requirements.

Catering Assistant vacancies in the North West

Catering Assistant vacancies in the North West provide opportunities across schools, healthcare facilities, workplaces, hospitality settings, and event venues. Catering Assistants help prepare and serve food, maintain service areas, support customers, and complete cleaning duties. Working hours follow each organisation’s food service schedule, so candidates should review the advertised location and shift times before applying.

Catering Assistant jobs in Yorkshire and the North East

Catering Assistant jobs in Yorkshire and the North East cover education, healthcare, hospitality, workplace catering, and events. Roles involve preparing service areas, serving meals and refreshments, clearing tables, replenishing supplies, and maintaining cleanliness. Vacancies offer different working patterns across the region, giving jobseekers options to compare according to their location, availability, and preferred schedule.

Scotland Catering Assistant opportunities

Scotland Catering Assistant opportunities span food service settings including schools, hospitals, workplaces, hospitality venues, and events. Catering Assistants support preparation, service, customer care, and cleaning throughout each shift. Full-time, part-time, temporary, and flexible vacancies provide different working patterns, while the advertised workplace and service hours determine the practical location and schedule for each position.

Benefits of working as a Catering Assistant

Working as a Catering Assistant provides hands-on experience across food preparation, service, customer care, hygiene, and teamwork. The role develops practical skills that transfer between schools, healthcare environments, workplaces, events, and hospitality settings. Regular contact with customers and colleagues also strengthens communication, organisation, and the ability to work efficiently during busy service periods.

The range of working patterns is another advantage. Catering Assistant vacancies cover full-time, part-time, temporary, and flexible schedules, giving jobseekers different options when matching work with their availability. The variety of settings also allows people to build experience in different catering environments rather than following a single route. For candidates interested in developing a longer-term catering career, the role provides useful experience of kitchen routines, food service, hygiene standards, and day-to-day operations.

How to become a Catering Assistant

catering assistant

Catering Assistant career progression pathways

Catering Assistant experience builds a practical foundation for progression within catering and hospitality. Regular work across food preparation, service, cleaning, stock handling, and customer support develops an understanding of how kitchens and service areas operate. With experience, additional training, and the right qualifications, Catering Assistants progress towards roles with greater responsibility across food service and kitchen operations.

Career development follows different routes according to individual interests. Someone who enjoys food preparation can build culinary skills and work towards kitchen-based positions, while employees interested in service and organisation can move towards supervisory responsibilities. Experience across schools, hospitals, events, workplaces, and hospitality settings also creates transferable knowledge for future catering roles. Progression requirements differ between employers and positions, so jobseekers should review the qualifications, training, and experience attached to the next role they want to pursue.

FAQs about Catering Assistant jobs

What does a Catering Assistant do?

A Catering Assistant supports food preparation and service, serves customers, replenishes counters, clears tables, cleans equipment and work areas, and helps keep catering operations organised throughout each shift.

Do Catering Assistants need a food hygiene certificate?

Certificate requirements differ between employers and workplaces. Individual vacancies state whether applicants need an existing food hygiene qualification or receive relevant training as part of the role.

Which settings hire Catering Assistants?

Catering Assistants work across schools, hospitals, healthcare facilities, workplaces, event venues, hospitality businesses, and other organisations that prepare and serve food or drinks to customers, staff, guests, or visitors.

Is Catering Assistant work flexible?

Catering Assistant vacancies include full-time, part-time, temporary, and flexible working patterns. Shift times follow the service requirements of each workplace, including daytime, evening, and weekend schedules.