Catering Assistant Newton School


Company:	Hertfordshire Catering Ltd (HCL)
Salary:	£12.71 - £12.71
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	ham, PO12 1JD
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	16 Jul 2026
Closing date:	15 Aug 2026

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Summary

Catering Assistant based at Newtown Primary School 10 hours per week

At HCL SAFEGUARDING IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY. The safety of children and young people is at the heart of everything we do.

About us: At HCL, we're more than just a caterer. We proudly serve over 16 million meals a year, delivering outstanding dining experiences across schools and the commercial sector.

As a Catering Assistant, your career starts here. We're passionate about developing our people, offering clear progression routes, ongoing training, and the support you need to thrive and advance within our team.

Let's talk about the role of a Catering Assistant:

Assist with food preparation, cooking and serve meals to children

Upholding Food Handling & Hygiene standards

Adhering with Health & Safety regulations

Receiving, checking, and organising supplier deliveries

Carry out washing-up duties, maintain a clean hygienic kitchen and dining area

Representing HCL and reflecting our values in everything you do

About the Ideal Catering Assistant:

Committed to safeguarding children and young people

Food hygiene level 2 certification (preferred)

Basic understanding of health and safety procedures

Knowledge of key allergens (preferred)

A committed team player

Delivers high-quality customer service

Demonstrate good punctuality

Driven to succeed and grow

Why join us?

Salary: £12.71 per hour (£5,592 per annum)

Hours: 10 hours per week - No Weekends, No Late Nights

Schedule: Term Time Only - Enjoy all School Holidays off

Uniform provided

Rewards: Spread the Word & Earn Up to £500 - Refer a Friend! (T&Cs apply)

Succeed with us: Career progression opportunities

Excusive discounts: via VIVUP for supermarkets, cinemas, retail, dining, hotels, and family activities

Wellbeing matters: Support through EAP & Financial Support via Stream

Safeguarding: Enhanced DBS Disclosure paid by HCL - No Cost to You

If you're passionate, driven and ready to grow, we'd love to hear from you. Take the first step and apply online - your Catering Assistant career with HCL starts here.

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