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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.
We are committed to ensuring accessibility at every stage – from application to interview and employment. If you require any adjustments or have questions, please contact our recruitment team at: careers@aramark.co.uk
Join us and be part of a team where everyone has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.