HCL
Catering Assistant
Catering Assistant at HCL, based in Luton, South East England, paying £12.71 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £12.71 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Luton, South East England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Hospitality & Catering
- DBS check
28% below the typical rate for hospitality & catering
Reference 57434269
About the role
Catering Assistant based at Whipperley Infant Academy School 15hpw
Two roles available
At HCL SAFEGUARDING IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY.The safety of children and young people is at the heart of everything we do.
About us:At HCL, we're more than just a caterer. We proudly serve over 16 million meals a year, delivering outstanding dining experiences across schools and the commercial sector.
As a Catering Assistant, your career starts here. We're passionate about developing our people, offering clear progression routes, ongoing training, and the support you need to thrive and advance within our team.
Let's talk about the role of a Catering Assistant:
- Assist with food preparation, cooking and serve meals to children
- Upholding Food Handling & Hygiene standards
- Adhering with Health & Safety regulations
- Receiving, checking, and organising supplier deliveries
- Carry out washing-up duties, maintain a clean hygienic kitchen and dining area
- Representing HCL and reflecting our values in everything you do
About the Ideal Catering Assistant:
- Committed to safeguarding children and young people
- Food hygiene level 2 certification (preferred)
- Basic understanding of health and safety procedures
- Knowledge of key allergens (preferred)
- A committed team player
- Delivers high-quality customer service
- Demonstrate good punctuality
- Driven to succeed and grow
Why join us?
Salary: £12.71 per hour (£8,389 per annum)
Hours: 15 hours per week - No Weekends, No Late Nights
Schedule: Term Time Only - Enjoy all School Holidays off
Uniform provided
Rewards: Spread the Word & Earn Up to £500 - Refer a Friend! (T&Cs apply)
Succeed with us: Career progression opportunities
Excusive discounts: via VIVUP for supermarkets, cinemas, retail, dining, hotels, and family activities
Wellbeing matters: Support through EAP & Financial Support via Stream
Safeguarding: Enhanced DBS Disclosure paid by HCL - No Cost to You
If you're passionate, driven and ready to grow, we'd love to hear from you. Take the first step and apply online - your Catering Assistant career with HCL starts here.
Reference: 57434269 · Posted 23 hours ago · Closes 18 Nov 2026 · Listed via HCL
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