Catering Assistant

Amey

The Role

Overview

Assist with food preparation, cooking, serving, cleaning and cash handling in a school catering setting.

Key Responsibilities

  • dishwashing
  • meal transport
  • food service
  • kitchen cleaning

Tasks

-Washing up and clearing away equipment -Transportation and serving of meals (including the packing and unpacking of food into containers) -Cleaning of the kitchen, its surrounds and the equipment

Requirements

  • food prep
  • cooking
  • customer service
  • organised
  • detail oriented
  • affinity membership

What You Bring

-Basic preparation of food and drinks Preparation of vegetables and snacks. -Highly organised, responsible, efficient, and excellent attention to detail -Strong customer services skills, friendly, approachable with a positive work ethic -Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey -Simple cooking of food (including the heating and/or reconstitution of convenience foods and vegetables)

Benefits

-Pension - Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey -Career Growth: Shine in your career with advancement opportunities to roles like Catering Team Leader/Manager -Holidays - Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further days. -Flexible benefits – Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership. -Remuneration - Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions -Give Back to community - Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities -Exclusive Discounts - Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter. -Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth. -Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant

The Company

About Amey

-Headquartered in London, delivers full lifecycle solutions across roads, rail, facilities, and utilities. -Blends data-driven consulting with large-scale delivery, advising on analytics, asset condition, and digital platforms. -Typical projects include major highway improvements, railway electrification, signalling renewals, complex facilities upkeep, and public-sector estate upgrades. -Consulting arm advises on strategic asset management for clients like Network Rail and MTA’s Long Island Rail Road, with operations in North America and Australia. -A standout example is a Birmingham highways turnaround, demonstrating ability to navigate challenges for resilient, long-term infrastructure outcomes. -From restoring historic bridges to optimizing EV charging networks in Manchester via bespoke data models, brings creativity and engineering rigour to projects.

Sector Specialisms

Infrastructure

Transport

Utilities

Government

Defence

Justice

Education

Health

Highways

Rail

Facilities Management

Energy

Security Clearance

-enhanced pvg check required before commencing employment