Catering Assistant
| Posting date: | 22 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.65 to £16.35 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 21 February 2026 |
| Location: | West Thurrock, Grays |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Brackenberry Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | OR21570 |
Summary
We are working closely alongside with a local authority in Thurrock to assist with the appointment of a Catering Assistant on a 7-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £12.65- £16.35 per hour
Hours per week :15
Summary:
Thurrock Catering Services is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and flexible Catering Assistant to join our school meal service. This role is vital to our mission of providing high-quality, nutritious meals to children and staff. As a Cook 1, you will go beyond food preparation; you will be a positive brand ambassador with a "can-do" attitude, ensuring that every meal is served with excellent customer care. This unique role requires the ability to supervise kitchen activities, manage dining hall transitions, and maintain the highest standards of food safety across various school sites within the Borough.
Responsibilities:
Lead and support food preparation, cooking, and the delivery of an excellent standard of food service to pupils and staff.
Organize and supervise all activities within the school kitchen, counter displays, and dining room areas to ensure a seamless lunchtime experience.
Actively promote the catering service to increase meal uptake and stay informed about new products, promotions, and industry trends.
Adhere strictly to all Food Safety due diligence requirements, including maintaining comprehensive records and following allergy legislation.
Qualifications:
Must hold a recognized Level 2 (or higher) Food Safety & Hygiene certificate
Essentials:
Must have a formal training in food hygiene and allergy legislation.
Proven experience in a catering or hospitality environment, preferably within a high-volume setting (e.g., schools, hospitals, or large-scale commercial kitchens).
Experience in food preparation and cooking for diverse dietary requirements.
Please note:
You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
You should have right to work in U.K
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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Rate of Pay: £12.65- £16.35 per hour
Hours per week :15
Summary:
Thurrock Catering Services is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and flexible Catering Assistant to join our school meal service. This role is vital to our mission of providing high-quality, nutritious meals to children and staff. As a Cook 1, you will go beyond food preparation; you will be a positive brand ambassador with a "can-do" attitude, ensuring that every meal is served with excellent customer care. This unique role requires the ability to supervise kitchen activities, manage dining hall transitions, and maintain the highest standards of food safety across various school sites within the Borough.
Responsibilities:
Lead and support food preparation, cooking, and the delivery of an excellent standard of food service to pupils and staff.
Organize and supervise all activities within the school kitchen, counter displays, and dining room areas to ensure a seamless lunchtime experience.
Actively promote the catering service to increase meal uptake and stay informed about new products, promotions, and industry trends.
Adhere strictly to all Food Safety due diligence requirements, including maintaining comprehensive records and following allergy legislation.
Qualifications:
Must hold a recognized Level 2 (or higher) Food Safety & Hygiene certificate
Essentials:
Must have a formal training in food hygiene and allergy legislation.
Proven experience in a catering or hospitality environment, preferably within a high-volume setting (e.g., schools, hospitals, or large-scale commercial kitchens).
Experience in food preparation and cooking for diverse dietary requirements.
Please note:
You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
You should have right to work in U.K
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
#OR21570