Job Introduction
As a Area Catering Assistant, you are the friendly face and backbone of our kitchen team! You'll provide fantastic customer service while assisting in the preparation of delicious, nutritious meals of the highest quality, using our fresh ingredients for multiple schools within your region.
Role Responsibility
Working as part of a dynamic team to create a fun and unique dining experience for students and staff
Assisting with preparing and serving our delicious meals.
Operating Tills (full training provided)
Ensuring a sparkling clean kitchen environment at all times
Strictly adhering to all safety guidelines, including Food Hygiene and Health & Safety policy
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for somebody who shares our passion for maintaining the highest standards of food and service. If you're ready to jump in and make a difference, you'll need:
A full UK driving licence to allow travel between schools
A friendly and versatile personality, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional Customer Service skills—you love interacting with people!
Previous catering experience is a bonus, but training is provided for the right person!
Basic knowledge of Health and Safety practices.
Food Hygiene Level 2 is preferred, but not essential, as full training will be provided!
Package Description
The happiness of our employees is paramount. Our friendly kitchen environments will make you feel supported and part of the Miquill family.
Amazing Work-Life Balance:
This is a zero-hour contract, based around term time, with no late nights!
Monday to Friday working—no more weekends!
Your Future Growth:
Work for a fast-growing company that wants you to grow with them.
Benefit from a dedicated L&D team offering apprenticeships and training courses to help you constantly develop your skills.
Ready to start a rewarding career with a company that truly values its team? Apply today!
Please note: All staff must share our commitment of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people, and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought by the company.
About the Company
Miquill is a specialist school catering business born out of passion for great-tasting food since 2009. We’re not just serving lunch; we’re all about providing fresh, delicious and exciting food that brings a healthy dose of fun to the school day!
We're a small, independent, Midlands-based company with a genuine family feel. Building strong relationships is key—that means you are important to us! Your well-being, development, and growth opportunities matter. We focus on rewarding our teams and recognising hard work to make sure you feel happy and valued every day.