Temporary

Catering Assistant

Berkeley Scott
Cumbria
money-bag Competitive
Posted: 07 July 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 05 August 2026
Ref: Cumbria

About the Role

Berkeley Scott is seeking a Catering Assistant to join our temporary team across Cumbria. This role involves providing support in various settings, including schools, hospitals, offices, care homes, and hospitality venues. You will have flexibility to choose shifts that fit your schedule, with weekly pay and immediate starts available. Key responsibilities include food preparation, serving, and maintaining cleanliness. We are looking for someone with previous catering experience who can work independently and as part of a team. This position offers a competitive salary and the chance to gain diverse experience across multiple client sites.

Berkeley Scott Recruitment are actively recruiting experienced Catering Assistants to join our growing temporary team across Cumbria and the surrounding areas.

If you are an experienced Catering Assistant looking for flexible work, weekly pay and immediate starts, we want to hear from you.

We have a variety of Catering Assistant opportunities available across schools, hospitals, offices, care homes, hospitality venues and business and industry sites.

As a Catering Assistant, you''ll have the flexibility to choose shifts that suit your availability while gaining experience across a range of clients and catering environments.

Whether you are seeking full-time hours, part-time work or extra shifts around existing commitments, we have Catering Assistant roles to suit your schedule.

Benefits of Working as a Catering Assistant


  • Immediate starts available for Catering Assistants
  • Flexible shifts to fit around your schedule
  • Weekly pay
  • Ongoing temporary Catering Assistant work
  • Opportunities for regular shifts with established clients
  • The opportunity to work across a variety of catering environments
  • The flexibility to choose shifts that suit your availability
  • The chance to build experience with a range of clients and sites
  • Work available across Cumbria and surrounding areas
  • Friendly and supportive agency team available to support you throughout your assignments

Catering Assistant Responsibilities

As a Catering Assistant, your duties may include:


  • Preparing and serving hot and cold food items
  • Supporting chefs and kitchen teams during service
  • Serving customers and delivering excellent customer service
  • Operating tills and handling payments where required
  • Assisting with hospitality functions, buffets and events
  • Clearing down and closing units at the end of shifts
  • Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
  • Following food safety and food allergen legislation at all times
  • Ensuring food service areas remain clean, organised and well stocked
  • Working closely with kitchen and front of house teams to deliver an efficient service

What We Are Looking For In Our Catering Assistants


  • Previous experience working as a Catering Assistant or within a catering or food service role is essential
  • Food Safety and Food Allergen qualifications, or willingness to complete them, is essential
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • Ability to work effectively in fast-paced catering environments
  • A positive, reliable and professional approach to work
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Passion for delivering excellent service and supporting busy catering operations

Pay Information

Pay rates for our Catering Assistant roles are dependent on previous experience and the specific job role being undertaken. The applicable pay rate for each Catering Assistant position will be clearly stated within the individual job posting.

Previous Experience As A:


  • Catering Assistant
  • General Catering Assistant
  • Food Service Assistant
  • Canteen Assistant
  • Kitchen Porter

If you are an experienced Catering Assistant looking for immediate starts, flexible shifts, weekly pay and the opportunity to work with a variety of clients, apply today and join the Berkeley Scott team.

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