Roaming Catering Assistant

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Job Title: Roaming Catering Assistant – REQ 591700

Location: Alsager School – ST7 2HR and surrounding areas

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday (Term-time only – 39 working weeks per year, with holiday pay bringing total to 43.689 weeks)

Salary: £12.21 per hour / Annual Salary: £8,535.09

Are you passionate about great food and customer service? Enjoy being part of a supportive team and working in a varied environment? Join us as a Roaming Catering Assistant and help deliver high-quality school catering across the Crewe and Nantwich area.

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and adaptable Roaming Catering Assistant to join our friendly catering team, based at Alsager School and supporting nearby schools in the region. You’ll be a key team member helping to maintain a smooth, efficient, and welcoming catering service.

This is a mobile role, and therefore a full UK driving licence and access to a car is essential.

Main Responsibilities:

Provide flexible cover across multiple school sites, covering staff absence and supporting service delivery

Prepare and serve food and beverages, including cold food and sandwich preparation

Operate tills, take payments, and support customer service

Support front-of-house tasks including table clearing and maintaining a tidy dining area

Assist with restocking, stock rotation and general food safety tasks

Clean all catering areas to a high standard, including sweeping, mopping, and general kitchen duties

Work collaboratively with colleagues and demonstrate a flexible, can-do attitude

Full training and support provided, both on the job and via our online e-learning platform

What We’re Looking For:

Aged 18 or over

Previous catering experience is beneficial

Able to work independently, travel between sites, and adapt to different environments

Comfortable with physical duties such as standing for long periods, lifting, and bending

Strong communication skills and a commitment to safe, hygienic working practices

Experience interacting with inmates is a plus – some locations may require this

Must be eligible for and maintain correctional facility clearance (if applicable)

Able to obtain a Food Safety Certification

Benefits:

Access to our employee benefits portal with hundreds of retailer discounts

Online GP access

Apprenticeship and development opportunities

PPE and uniforms provided as required

Free parking available at most sites

If you’re looking for a flexible, rewarding role with variety and purpose – we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to become a key part of our dedicated catering support team.

About Aramark

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is empowered to thrive. As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all abilities and provide support throughout the recruitment process.

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Join us and be part of a team where everyone has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.