School Catering Assistant

Job description

School Catering Assistants Required

Abingdon Area | Flexible School Hours | Blue Arrow Temporary Assignments

Blue Arrow is currently recruiting School Catering Assistants to work in a variety of schools across the Abingdon area.

If you're looking for flexible work that fits around family commitments or other responsibilities, this could be the perfect opportunity. Enjoy working during school hours and term time while making a positive contribution to local schools.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assisting with the preparation and serving of meals.
• Supporting the kitchen team during busy lunch services.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Washing up and cleaning kitchen and dining areas.
• Following food safety and health & safety procedures at all times.

What We Offer

• Flexible temporary assignments.
• Monday to Friday school hours.
• Opportunities across multiple schools in the Abingdon area.
• Competitive pay rates from £12.95 to £14.06 per hour.
• Ongoing support from the Blue Arrow team.
• A great work-life balance with term-time opportunities.

Requirements

• Previous catering, kitchen, or customer service experience is desirable but not essential.
• A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Due to the rural locations of some of our client schools, you must be able to drive and have access to your own vehicle.
• An Enhanced DBS Certificate is required, or you must be willing to undergo a DBS check before starting work.
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to maintaining high standards.

Apply Today

If you're enthusiastic, dependable, and looking for flexible work within school environments, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact Blue Arrow today to find out more about our School Catering Assistant opportunities in Abingdon.

Blue Arrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check.

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

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Shippon

Type of Contract

Temporary full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £12.00 and £14.00 Per Hour

Published at

17-09-2026

Profession type

Bar Staff / Waiters and Waitresses

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English