Catering Assistant

Catering Assistant

St Leonards School, The Pends, St Andrews, KY16 9QJ

• 40 hours per week
• £12.71 per hour
• 5 days out of 7
• Term Time Only

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Catering Assistant to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a professional catering operation, delivering outstanding food service and customer care within a prestigious school environment.

As part of the team, you will play a key role in ensuring excellent service standards, maintaining food safety, and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the catering operation.

What you’ll do:

• Deliver excellent customer service and act as an ambassador for Sodexo, communicating professionally with customers, clients, and colleagues.
• Serve customers during busy service periods, prepare and serve food to company standards, and assist with breakfast preparation, basic cooking, and hospitality services.
• Ensure counters, displays, salad bars, and service areas are fully stocked, clean, tidy, and well presented throughout service.
• Maintain cleanliness across front of house, kitchen, wash-up, and customer areas, following cleaning schedules and hygiene standards.
• Follow all food safety, health & safety, COSHH, and company procedures, ensuring food is served safely and at the correct standards.
• Report any faulty equipment, damaged items, or food safety concerns promptly, and support operational checks, stock control, and wastage reporting.
• Work closely with the team, attend training and briefings, support site events and promotions, and carry out any additional duties as required by management.

What you’ll bring:

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Has a catering background, Front of house experience and kitchen experience
• Positive, motivated, and customer-focused
• Able to work efficiently in a busy environment
• A strong team player with good communication skills
• Flexible and willing to support different areas of the operation
• Passionate about delivering high standards of service

What We Offer

Working with Sodexo offers more than just a job—you’ll be part of a supportive team with opportunities to grow.

Benefits include:

• Access to wellbeing and mental health support platforms
• Employee Assistance Programme (including legal and financial advice)
• 24/7 virtual GP access
• Discounts across major retailers for you, friends, and family
• Financial wellbeing and savings tools
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• Learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Volunteering opportunities
• Full training and uniform provided

Additional Information

Flexibility is required, including evenings, weekends, and school holiday events when needed. This role may be subject to background checks, including DBS or Disclosure Scotland clearance.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today.

Please note: This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received.