Hertfordshire Catering Ltd (HCL)
Catering Assistant Farnham House
Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2ST
Key information
- Pay
- Salary not listed
- Hours
- Full-time
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted date
- 4 Sep 2026
- Closing date
- 4 Oct 2026
About this role
Catering Assistant based at Farnham and Robertson House 25 hours per week
At HCL SAFEGUARDING IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY.
The safety of children and young people is at the heart of everything we do.
About us
At HCL, we're more than just a caterer. We proudly serve over 16 million meals a year, delivering outstanding dining experiences across schools and the commercial sector.
As a
Catering Assistant, your career starts here. We're passionate about developing our people, offering clear progression routes, ongoing training, and the support you need to thrive and advance within our team.
Let's talk about the role of a
Catering Assistant
- Assist with food preparation, cooking and serve meals to children
- Upholding Food Handling & Hygiene standards
- Adhering with Health & Safety regulations
- Receiving, checking, and organising supplier deliveries
- Carry out washing-up duties, maintain a clean hygienic kitchen and dining area
- Representing HCL and reflecting our values in everything you do
About the Ideal Catering Assistant
- Committed to safeguarding children and young people
- Food hygiene level 2 certification (preferred)
- Basic understanding of health and safety procedures
- Knowledge of key allergens (preferred)
- A committed team player
- Delivers high-quality customer service
- Demonstrate good punctuality
- Driven to succeed and grow
Why join us?
Salary
£12.84 per hour (£14,123 per annum)
Hours
25 hours per week - No Late Nights
Uniform provided
Rewards
Spread the Word & Earn Up to £500 - Refer a Friend! (T&Cs apply)
Succeed with us
Career progression opportunities
Excusive discounts
via VIVUP for supermarkets, cinemas, retail, dining, hotels, and family activities
Wellbeing matters
Support through EAP & Financial Support via Stream
Safeguarding
Enhanced DBS Disclosure paid by HCL -
No Cost to You
If you're passionate, driven and ready to grow, we'd love to hear from you. Take the first step and
apply online - your
Catering Assistant career with HCL starts here.