
Are you a hardworking Catering Assistant with a valid Enhanced DBS certificate looking for flexible temporary work in Thurrock, Essex?
We are currently looking for someone in the Grays area for shifts 8:30am to 2:30pm, Monday to Thursday on an ongoing basis.
The Role
As a Temporary Catering Assistant, your responsibilities may include:
- Assisting kitchen teams with food preparation tasks
- Washing pots, pans, crockery, and kitchen equipment
- Maintaining cleanliness throughout kitchen and service areas
- Assisting with food service and counter service when required
- Receiving and storing deliveries
- Following food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures
- Supporting catering teams during busy service periods
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience as a Kitchen Porter, Catering Assistant, General Assistant, or within a hospitality environment
- A valid, in-date Enhanced DBS Certificate (essential)
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Reliability, punctuality, and good communication skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Understanding of food hygiene and cleanliness standards
If you're looking for flexible work and want to support vital catering services within schools, care homes, and healthcare settings, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and start working with some of London's leading education and healthcare catering providers.
- Experience
- Not required
- Employment
- Full-time
- Schedule
- Monday - Thursday, 8am to 2:30pm
- Salary
- £12.71 – £13 hourly
- Starting time
- Immediate start!

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