Catering Assistant

Catering Assistant - Barista

Holroyd Howe

Location:
United Kingdom , Northwood

Category:
Gastronomy

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

12.58 - 12.60 GBP / Hour

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Job Description:

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Catering Assistant with a background in exceptional food catering services to join our business and work at one of our highly prestigious education settings. If you are passionate about creating delicious dining experiences that fuel young minds and ignite taste buds, then this is the perfect opportunity to bring your expertise to our table. Nestled in the heart of Northwood, this prestigious independent school St Helen's School caters for 800 day pupils and staff for lunch service but also an extensive hospitality service. This operates 5 days a week with overtime available. From September our new cafe is opening to pupils and staff which will be operating 7am to 5pm Monday to Friday. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Catering Assistant (Barista) to make a name for themselves within the food service industry and be a part of setting the new standard for education catering.

Job Responsibility:

Assist in the preparation and serving of lunch, snacks and hospitality events according to established menus and recipes
Maintain cleanliness of the front of house areas including organising dishes and utensils
Following proper food handling and storage procedures to ensure food safety and prevent contamination
Monitor inventory levels of food and supplies and notify management of any shortages or discrepancies
Provide friendly and efficient service to students and staff during mealtimes, addressing any concerns or special dietary needs
Participate in training sessions and meeting related to food service procedures, safety protocols, and customer service standards

Requirements:

Ideally have experience working within Education catering or barista experience
Have good Health & Safety knowledge
Flexible with a can-do attitude, customer focused
Fun and enthusiastic
Have excellent organization skills
Demonstrate great attention to detail
Be a team player and enjoy succeeding as a team
Possess great customer service skills
Have a flexible approach to work

What we offer:

28 Days holiday including bank holidays
3 volunteering days
3 days grandparent leave
24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
Bespoke training and development opportunities
Pension and life insurance
Discounts available on our Perkbox app
high street shops, holidays & cinema
Wellbeing hub
Access to employee assistance programme
Free meals whilst at work
Career development opportunities
HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 22, 2026

Work Type:

On-site work

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