Catering Assistant

Posting date:	24 November 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£25466-25466 per annum
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	08 December 2025
Location:	County Durham, DH8 6QY
Company:	Serco Limited
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	305993-43801208

Summary

Location: County Durham,DH8 6QY
Contract type: Permanent, Full time
Working Hours: 40 hours per week across 7 days, 8.30am – 6.30pm (rolling 4 week shift pattern)
Salary: £25,466.64 per annum + Excellent Benefits

The purpose of this role is to ensure all catering deliveries are efficiently checked, organised, and stored, while maintaining clean, safe, and hygienic catering areas. You will support stock management, assist the Chef with daily food preparation, and contribute to the smooth running of all kitchen operations.

What You’ll Do:
As a key member of our catering team, you will: Support the Chef with daily food preparation and kitchen operations Receive, check, and organise catering deliveries Rotate stock and maintain accurate records Ensure all catering and storage areas are clean, tidy, and hygienic Assist with stock management, stock takes, and basic administration Follow all health, safety, security, and hygiene procedures Complete incident, security, and operational paperwork as required Promote equality, professionalism, and a positive working environment

What We’re Looking For:
Skills & Knowledge:
- Basic computer literacy (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving and supervisory abilities
- Understanding of risk and conflict managementQualifications:
- City & Guilds 706/1&2 (or equivalent NVQ/SVQ) in Food Preparation & Production
- Food Safety Level 2 or 3
- Awareness of HACCP and allergen controlExperience:
- Large-scale catering experience (e.g., Armed Forces, hospitals, or similar)
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
What we offer
- Salary Band 8
- Pension – 6%
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
- A Serco benefits portal offering a wide range of discounts for major high street brands in Retail, Leisure & Hospitality
- A safe and supportive culture
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion

Choose Serco for the opportunity to work with a company that prioritizes the betterment of people's lives and the provision of quality accommodation for those in need.

Location: County Durham,DH8 6QY
Contract type: Permanent, Full time
Working Hours: 40 hours per week across 7 days, 8.30am – 6.30pm (rolling 4 week shift pattern)
Salary: £25,466.64 per annum + Excellent Benefits

The purpose of this role is to ensure all catering deliveries are efficiently checked, organised, and stored, while maintaining clean, safe, and hygienic catering areas. You will support stock management, assist the Chef with daily food preparation, and contribute to the smooth running of all kitchen operations.

What You’ll Do:
As a key member of our catering team, you will: Support the Chef with daily food preparation and kitchen operations Receive, check, and organise catering deliveries Rotate stock and maintain accurate records Ensure all catering and storage areas are clean, tidy, and hygienic Assist with stock management, stock takes, and basic administration Follow all health, safety, security, and hygiene procedures Complete incident, security, and operational paperwork as required Promote equality, professionalism, and a positive working environment

What We’re Looking For:
Skills & Knowledge:
- Basic computer literacy (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving and supervisory abilities
- Understanding of risk and conflict managementQualifications:
- City & Guilds 706/1&2 (or equivalent NVQ/SVQ) in Food Preparation & Production
- Food Safety Level 2 or 3
- Awareness of HACCP and allergen controlExperience:
- Large-scale catering experience (e.g., Armed Forces, hospitals, or similar)
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
What we offer
- Salary Band 8
- Pension – 6%
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
- A Serco benefits portal offering a wide range of discounts for major high street brands in Retail, Leisure & Hospitality
- A safe and supportive culture
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion

Choose Serco for the opportunity to work with a company that prioritizes the betterment of people's lives and the provision of quality accommodation for those in need.

Location: County Durham,DH8 6QY
Contract type: Permanent, Full time
Working Hours: 40 hours per week across 7 days, 8.30am – 6.30pm (rolling 4 week shift pattern)
Salary: £25,466.64 per annum + Excellent Benefits

The purpose of this role is to ensure all catering deliveries are efficiently checked, organised, and stored, while maintaining clean, safe, and hygienic catering areas. You will support stock management, assist the Chef with daily food preparation, and contribute to the smooth running of all kitchen operations.

What You’ll Do:
As a key member of our catering team, you will: Support the Chef with daily food preparation and kitchen operations Receive, check, and organise catering deliveries Rotate stock and maintain accurate records Ensure all catering and storage areas are clean, tidy, and hygienic Assist with stock management, stock takes, and basic administration Follow all health, safety, security, and hygiene procedures Complete incident, security, and operational paperwork as required Promote equality, professionalism, and a positive working environment

What We’re Looking For:
Skills & Knowledge:
- Basic computer literacy (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving and supervisory abilities
- Understanding of risk and conflict managementQualifications:
- City & Guilds 706/1&2 (or equivalent NVQ/SVQ) in Food Preparation & Production
- Food Safety Level 2 or 3
- Awareness of HACCP and allergen controlExperience:
- Large-scale catering experience (e.g., Armed Forces, hospitals, or similar)
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
What we offer
- Salary Band 8
- Pension – 6%
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
- A Serco benefits portal offering a wide range of discounts for major high street brands in Retail, Leisure & Hospitality
- A safe and supportive culture
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion

Choose Serco for the opportunity to work with a company that prioritizes the betterment of people's lives and the provision of quality accommodation for those in need.

Location: County Durham,DH8 6QY
Contract type: Permanent, Full time
Working Hours: 40 hours per week across 7 days, 8.30am – 6.30pm (rolling 4 week shift pattern)
Salary: £25,466.64 per annum + Excellent Benefits

The purpose of this role is to ensure all catering deliveries are efficiently checked, organised, and stored, while maintaining clean, safe, and hygienic catering areas. You will support stock management, assist the Chef with daily food preparation, and contribute to the smooth running of all kitchen operations.

What You’ll Do:
As a key member of our catering team, you will: Support the Chef with daily food preparation and kitchen operations Receive, check, and organise catering deliveries Rotate stock and maintain accurate records Ensure all catering and storage areas are clean, tidy, and hygienic Assist with stock management, stock takes, and basic administration Follow all health, safety, security, and hygiene procedures Complete incident, security, and operational paperwork as required Promote equality, professionalism, and a positive working environment

What We’re Looking For:
Skills & Knowledge:
- Basic computer literacy (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving and supervisory abilities
- Understanding of risk and conflict managementQualifications:
- City & Guilds 706/1&2 (or equivalent NVQ/SVQ) in Food Preparation & Production
- Food Safety Level 2 or 3
- Awareness of HACCP and allergen controlExperience:
- Large-scale catering experience (e.g., Armed Forces, hospitals, or similar)
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
What we offer
- Salary Band 8
- Pension – 6%
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
- A Serco benefits portal offering a wide range of discounts for major high street brands in Retail, Leisure & Hospitality
- A safe and supportive culture
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion

Choose Serco for the opportunity to work with a company that prioritizes the betterment of people's lives and the provision of quality accommodation for those in need.

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