At a Glance
- Tasks: Help provide healthy meals to students and support the kitchen team.
- Company: Olive Dining, a dedicated school catering company.
- Benefits: Family-friendly hours, weekends off, free meals, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Room to grow with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a school community while enjoying work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Good energy, attention to detail, and great communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 25920 - 31680 £ per year.
Make a difference every day by helping provide healthy, delicious meals to children at school
Who We Are
At Olive Dining, we believe great food brings people together — and there’s no better place to do that than in schools, where young minds are growing every day.
We’re a dedicated school catering company serving fresh, nutritious meals to students across London, Kent, Surrey, and Essex.
Now, we’re on the lookout for a Catering Assistant who can help us make every school day mealtime something special.
If you’re passionate about food, love working in a team, and thrive in a fast-paced environment with purpose — this could be the perfect role for you.
- Why You'll Love Working With Us
- Family-Friendly Hours: Term time only, so you can enjoy school holidays too!
- Weekends Off: Yes, really Monday to Friday.
- Supportive Team Culture: You're never just a number here.
- Free Meals on Duty: Because you should never work hungry.
- Wellbeing First: Access to an Employee Assistance Programme including free CBT, health, and financial support.
- Room to Grow: We believe in promoting from within and helping our people thrive.
- Your Day-to-Day
- Washing up crockery, utensils, and kitchen equipment using our trusty dishwashing machines (and occasionally, old-fashioned elbow grease).
- Serving meals to students and staff with a smile (and maybe a little friendly banter).
- Helping the team with basic food preparation (chopping, peeling, mixing, plating, and garnishing.– nothing too scary).
- Assisting with deliveries — unpacking stock and storing it in the right places.
- Making sure the service area is clean, tidy, and well-stocked during lunch.
- Helping to set up and clear down before and after service.
- Washing dishes, utensils, and equipment — making them ready for their next big performance.
- Following food hygiene and safety standards at all times.
- Supporting the team wherever needed to keep service running smoothly.
- And the completion of any other reasonable requests given by your manager
- What You’ll Need
- At good energy — mealtimes can be busy, and we need you to keep pace.
- Attention to detail — whether it's a neat presentation or the correct allergen labelling.
- Great communication skills – with both adults and young people.
- Reliability and good timekeeping.
- Catering experience is helpful but not essential — enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are just as important.
- This Role Is Perfect If You
- Want to make a real impact in a school community
- Enjoy variety and hands-on work
- Like the idea of work-life balance that includes school holidays
- Are ready to bring your ideas, creativity, and energy to the table
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Catering Assistant- St Georges Secondary School employer: Olive Dining Ltd
Olive Dining Ltd is an exceptional employer located in Tandridge, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises making a positive impact in school environments. Employees benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities, fostering personal and professional growth while working collaboratively in a supportive team atmosphere. Join us to be part of a mission-driven organisation that values your contributions and encourages innovation in the catering sector.
