Catering Assistant

Location: Cannock & Surrounding Areas

Contract Type: Temporary, Ongoing & Flexible Assignments

Pay Rate: £12.71 - £13.00 per hour, dependent on experience, client requirements, shift patterns, and working environment.

Looking for flexible catering work that fits around your commitments?

Blue Arrow is currently seeking reliable and hardworking Catering Assistants to support a range of catering operations throughout Cannock and nearby areas. Whether you're searching for occasional shifts, regular part-time work, or ongoing assignments, we can offer opportunities that fit around your availability.

Benefits of Working with Blue Arrow

• Competitive hourly rates from £12.71ph to £13.00ph
• Weekly pay
• Flexible shift patterns to suit your lifestyle
• Weekday and weekend opportunities available
• Immediate start opportunities
• Experience across a variety of catering and hospitality settings
• Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment team

Types of Catering Environments

You may be placed within a variety of settings, including:

• Residential and Nursing Care Homes
• Schools, Academies and Colleges
• Nurseries and Early Years Settings
• Staff Restaurants and Industrial Catering Facilities
• Leisure Centres, Attractions and Hospitality Venues
• Event Catering and Commercial Food Service Operations

DBS Requirements

Certain clients, particularly within education, healthcare, and care environments, require employees to hold a valid Enhanced DBS Certificate covering the Child Workforce, Adult Workforce, or both.

Where required, your DBS certificate must either:

• Be registered with the DBS Update Service, or
• Have been issued within the previous 12 months.

Applicants without a current DBS check must be willing to complete one through Blue Arrow. Please note that fees apply for new DBS applications.

The Role

As a Catering Assistant, you will help support the smooth day-to-day running of catering services by:

• Assisting with food preparation and basic kitchen duties
• Serving food and drinks to customers in a friendly and professional manner
• Maintaining cleanliness within kitchen, service, and dining areas
• Adhering to food safety, allergen control, and hygiene procedures
• Supporting chefs and kitchen teams during busy service periods
• Operating dishwashers and cleaning catering equipment
• Restocking supplies and maintaining organised storage areas
• Assisting with general catering and hospitality tasks as required

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates who have:

• Previous experience within catering, hospitality, food production, retail, or customer service
• A basic understanding of food hygiene and health & safety procedures
• A Food Hygiene Certificate (desirable but not essential)
• A positive, professional, and customer-focused attitude
• The ability to work well under pressure in busy environments
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A reliable, flexible, and proactive approach to work
• Access to their own transport, which is advantageous for travelling between sites

Why Choose Blue Arrow?

Blue Arrow partners with a wide range of catering and hospitality clients across the region, offering flexible work opportunities in varied and rewarding environments. We provide competitive rates of pay, access to regular assignments, and ongoing support from consultants who understand the catering industry.

If you enjoy working in fast-paced environments and take pride in delivering excellent customer service, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and discover exciting Catering Assistant opportunities across Cannock and the surrounding areas.

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.